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Oglala Sioux Tribe Members Present Ultimatum to Federal Authorities

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0003

Dates

  • 1972-1974
  • 92nd Congress (1971-1973)
  • 93rd Congress (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

The Oglala Sioux tribe, which occupies the Wounded Knee area, has issued an ultimatum to the US government. They are demanding that all federal forces retreat from the area, that they be allowed to govern themselves, and that food and supplies be brought in. The ultimatum was presented by Russell Means, who is acting as a spokesman for the tribe.

Extent

1 pages

Creator

unknown

Congress 92nd (1971-1973); 93rd (1973-1975)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Indians of North America--Claims

Tribal Affiliation Oglala Sioux
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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