The Truth Behind the Wounded Knee Massacre: Unfulfilled Treaties and Historical Revisionism, 1976-01-09
Item — Box: 140, Folder: 37
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_140_37_0002
The letter is a response to Mr. James Shur's disapproval of the Army's massacre at Wounded Knee. The speaker explains the historical context of the incident, including the spread of the Ghost Dance religion among the Sioux and white settlers. The speaker also discusses the legal status of treaties with Native American tribes and the government's failure to uphold them. The letter ends with a mention of recent court decisions upholding treaty provisions.
Dates
- 1976-01-09
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
32 Pages
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
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