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What Was the Occupation of Wounded Knee?

Season 21 Episode 9

In February 1973, the American Indian Movement took over Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

In February 1973, Native American protesters occupied Wounded Knee, South Dakota, site of the last Indian Wars massacre.

AIR DATE 5/11/09

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