nov 20, 1969 - Image: 1969 Indian Occupation
Description:
This picture shows the occupation of Alcatraz in 1969, when the Native Americans of the Indians of All Tribes (IAT) claimed the land as part of Native American land. However, the Native American activists were constantly being removed or stopped by the coast guards. On June 11, 1971, government officials finally removed the remaining 15 supporters left on the island (Quotes 13).Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 20, 1969
Now
~ 55 years ago