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Murder of Raymond Yellow Thunder
Raymond Yellow Thunder, an Oglala Sioux, was murdered by a white man in Nebraska. -
The Trail of Broken Treaties
A group of Indians traveled to Washington D.C. to object the broken treaties between the US and the American Indians, and to establish their grievances. Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor District Library -
Bureau of Indian Affairs Occupation Ends
The Indian occupation of the BIA building in Washington D.C. ends on November 8. These were the same Indians that took a part in the Trail of Broken Treaties. Photo courtesy of Warrior Publications -
Murder of Wesley Bad Heart Bull
Wesley Bad Heart Bull, another Oglala Sioux, was murdered by white men. -
South Dakota Courthouse Fire
As a result of the murder of Wesley Bad Heart Bull, AIM lit the country courthouse in Custer, South Dakota on fire as a way of establishing their objections. Photo courtesy of the Custer County Chronicle -
FBI and BIA Surround Trading Post at Wounded Knee
By February 27, AIM occupied the trading post at Wounded Knee. Tensions grew so greatly that the US government officials surrounded the 300 Indians in the trading post. Photo courtesy of John Vachon. Credit: LOC -
First Battle at Wounded Knee
The first battle at Wounded Knee occurred, and shortly after a ceasefire was declared. However, an agreement was not reached. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times Photographer Jim Hubbard -
"Independent Oglala Nation"
AIM declared the "Independent Oglala Nation" and vowed to stay at Wounded Knee until their criteria were met. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times Photographer Jim Hubbard -
Battle
Another massive battle occurred, and the Indians and the government met for more negotiations, but no agreement was reached. Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times Photographer Jim Hubbard -
Most Violent Battle
The most violent battle occurred, and the third round of negotiations started. Photo courtesy of PBS.org -
The Agreement
An agreement between the US government and AIM was finally reached after three rounds of negotiations. Photo courtesy of Bettmann Archives of Corbis Corporation -
The Siege Ends
The 71-day siege at Wounded Knee finally ends. Photo courtesy of the New York Times
