Wounded Knee incident, Protest site in South Dakota
The Wounded Knee incident was a significant protest led by the American Indian Movement.
In 1973, Wounded Knee was seized for 71 days to protest against government policies.
This event highlighted Native American struggles and injustices faced by this community.
Wounded Knee remains a symbol of Native American civil rights.
It is associated with both an 1890 massacre and a 1973 occupation by activists.
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43.14690,-102.37200
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August 31, 2026 14:56
