“A Movement of Families”: The Legacy of Wounded Knee, 1973 and an Oral History of the American Indian Movement
The Red Nation Podcast
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The Lead-up to Wounded Knee and the Activities of AIM
This chapter discusses the lead-up to the Wounded Knee event and the activities of the American Indian Movement (AIM) beforehand. It covers the issues faced by the Indian community, AIM's involvement in Rapid City, a trial in Kuster County, and scolding of male leadership. The chapter also describes the speaker's journey to Wounded Knee, the initial firefight, and the decision to occupy the historic site.
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