jul 1, 1968 - American Indian Movement Summer of 1968
Description:
AIM started out in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the summer of 1968. It was founded by Dennis Banks, Clyde Bellecourt, Eddie Benton Banai, and George Mitchell. The main purpose of the movement was to encourage self-determination among Native Americans and to establish international recognition of their treaty rights. Some events associated with AIM are the occupation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington, DC and the occupation of Wounded Knee by Oglala Sioux.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1968
Now
~ 57 years ago