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Tribal Leaders Denounce Renegade Protestors

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Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_27_0016
Tribal Leaders Denounce Renegade Protestors
Tribal Leaders Denounce Renegade Protestors

Dates

  • 1972
  • 92nd Congress (1971-1973)

Scope and Contents

Tribal leaders in Arizona denounce the protestors from the American Indian Movement who occupied the Bureau of Indian Affairs office in Washington. They criticize the protestors for causing damage and stealing important documents, and call for their prosecution. The tribal leaders express disappointment in the protestors and fear that their actions have harmed the reputation of American Indians. They also criticize the government for providing funds for the protestors' return trip home.

Extent

1 pages

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties; Minority Issues; Native Americans; Taxation

Creator Antone, Donald, Sr., 1949-1997

Congress 92nd Congress (1971-1973)

Tribal Affiliation Hopi Indians
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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