February 27, 1973 marked the beginning of a 71-day occupation led by members of the Oglala Lakota tribe and followers of the American Indian Movement, attempting to address long-standing grievances — not only with the U.S. government but also with tribal leaders.
I was in Ca. I was 14 at the time didn’t know what to make , it took Dr.L. Briton to realize we had a voice . in my house growing with abuse I didn’t know I could speak up . so we listen to any news we could get .
Ken Webster
8 years ago
I was there for part of the occupation while I was on my vacation
i quite enjoyed this article
where are the other 16 photos?
I was in Ca. I was 14 at the time didn’t know what to make , it took Dr.L. Briton to realize we had a voice . in my house growing with abuse I didn’t know I could speak up . so we listen to any news we could get .
I was there for part of the occupation while I was on my vacation
wow, how old are you now? did you see any indians when you were there?