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Wounded Knee 1973 by Stew Magnuson
Wounded Knee 1973 by Stew Magnuson
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Wounded Knee 1973: Still Bleeding
by Stew Magnuson
"The vitriolic speeches and angry reactions exposed the still festering wounds that have wracked Pine Ridge Reservation for four decades."
🦅 NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY | CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
A gripping, multifaceted examination of the 71-day standoff between the American Indian Movement and the U.S. government, and its decades-long aftermath.
Extended Synopsis
On the night of February 27, 1973, members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and local Lakotas sped into Wounded Knee village—the highly symbolic site of the tragic 1890 massacre. What followed was a tense, 71-day armed standoff against the firepower of the U.S. government. By the time the occupation ended, the village lay in ruins, lives were lost or forever altered, and a deeply entrenched divide was cemented on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Wounded Knee 1973: Still Bleeding brings the history forward to a volatile 2012 academic conference in South Dakota. Here, key AIM figures like Russell Means and Dennis Banks found themselves under the same roof as former FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Trimbach. Stew Magnuson masterfully weaves the historical summary of the occupation, the subsequent St. Paul leadership trial, and the bloody aftermath on Pine Ridge, while diving into the enduring, unsolved mystery of missing civil rights activist Ray Robinson.
About the Author
Stew Magnuson is an accomplished investigative journalist and author with a keen eye for unearthing the complex, often buried truths of American history. His meticulous research and balanced reporting shed light on the complicated dynamics between federal law enforcement and indigenous rights movements.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- American History Scholars: Provides a vital comparative look at the immediate events of 1973 and their long-term sociological impacts evaluated decades later.
- Civil Rights Students: An essential case study on the militant wings of civil rights movements and federal responses.
- True Crime Enthusiasts: Offers a deep dive into the unsolved disappearance of Ray Robinson and the allegations surrounding it.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780985299613 |
| ISBN-10 | 0985299614 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Court Bridge Publishing |
| Publication Date | 2013 |
| Subjects | American First Nation History |
Accolades & Features
- Features exclusive firsthand accounts from the historic 2012 Dakota Conference.
- Delivers an unflinching look at both the AIM leadership and FBI tactics.
- "A riveting, necessary exploration of a fractured piece of American history that refuses to heal." — Bust Down Books Editorial Review
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