1890.12.29 Wounded Knee

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The U.S. Government decided to disarm the Lakota without compensating them for the cost of the weapons. When some resisted, government forces started firing into Indians, some of which fought back with whatever they had.

1890.12.29 Wounded Knee

7th U.S. Cavalry
Dead/Injured: ≈325/51
Weapon: Guns, Knives, Clubs
🚫 Gun Free Zone

The U.S. Government decided to disarm the Lakota without compensating them for the cost of the weapons. When some resisted, government forces started firing into Indians, some of which fought back with whatever they had. Hundreds of Women and children were killed. ❌ Gun Control (confiscation) caused/contributed to the massacre

✅ When only the government has guns, you live in a Police State

  • Politics: ⬅️ Left - While William Harrison (R) was President, the Indian relocation had been started and championed by Democrats.

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