Tribal Leaders Denounce Renegade Protestors
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_100_27_0016
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
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