jul 28, 1890 - The Wounded Knee Massacre
Description:
Wounded Knee, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota,was the site of two conflicts between North American Indians and representatives of the U.S. government. An 1890 massacre left some 1500 Native Americans dead, in what was the final clash between federal troops and the Sioux.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 28, 1890
Now
~ 135 years ago