27 February 1973: American Indian Movement Takes Wounded Knee

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

My nightly installment of fun information. ;-)

[snip]

Angered over a long history of violated treaties, mistreatment, and discrimination, 200 members of the American Indian 
Movement (AIM) occupy the tiny hamlet of Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

During the 71 days of the siege, federal officers and AIM members exchanged gunfire almost nightly. Two Native 
Americans were killed and a federal marshal permanently paralyzed by a bullet wound. The leaders of AIM finally 
surrendered after a negotiated settlement was reached. In a subsequent trial, the judge ordered their acquittal because 
of evidence that the FBI had manipulated key witnesses. AIM emerged victorious and succeeded in shining a national 
spotlight on the problems of modern Native Americans.

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http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/2006/02/27-february-1973-american-indian.html

- ferg

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