The AIM Invasion of Wounded Knee
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_7_0013
Dates
- April 9, 1973
- 93rd Congress (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
The Oglala Sioux Tribe's Secretary, Lloyd W. Eaglebull, is testifying to the House Subcommittee on Indian Affairs about the current situation at Wounded Knee. He explains that a group of armed outsiders, some of them not even Indians, have taken over part of the reservation, forcing dozens of families to flee their homes. Those who remain are doing so because they know that if they leave, the invaders will take over their homes and property.
Eaglebull explains that the outsiders chose Wounded Knee because it is a well-known name, and because the Oglala Sioux Tribe's President and Council spoke out against the AIM organization. He says that the AIM leaders don't really know what they want, and are just trying to put on a good show. Some of the people being misled are the Tribe's own old people, who have always been against the Tribal Government.
Eaglebull explains that the outsiders chose Wounded Knee because it is a well-known name, and because the Oglala Sioux Tribe's President and Council spoke out against the AIM organization. He says that the AIM leaders don't really know what they want, and are just trying to put on a good show. Some of the people being misled are the Tribe's own old people, who have always been against the Tribal Government.
Extent
6 pages
Creator
unknown
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Commerce
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Commerce
Source
- Camp, John N. "Happy", 1908-1987 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository