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The events after the Wounded Knee massacre will be copied for years to come. In short it was the beginnings of lies and political spin. Initially after the massacre, General Miles heard rumors at Pine Ridge. These tellings of the events of Wounded Knee relayed by Indians, Indian-scouts, soldiers and white citizens, told of the horrifying massacre induced by the Sioux. Citizens at Pine Ridge knew that Sioux Warriors (Men), women and children all had been slaughtered like pigs, with no consideration to their humanity. The 7th Calvary had done it, without question, under the command of Colonel Forsyth.
After this had become public, General Miles, opened up his own special inquiry, though he was commanded to just gather the facts (no speak of them) and report back to his superiors about the conduct of the 7th Calvary.
In the end, after a congressional inquiry, Colonel Forsyth would be cleared of any wrong-doing and returned back to his command by President Harrison. Miles will be discredited and interested only in a personal vedette against Forsyth. The army would be chastised for making a bad judgement in placing the line of army soldiers in a crossfire position--though, no soldier was killed by friendly-fire.
The truth of Wounded Knee would simply pass into legend. Before thirty days was passed few people would remember what truly occurred at Wounded Knee or the Drexel Mission.
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Where did the wounded knee massacre take place?
Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota
Where was the battle at wounded knee fought?
It was never a battle. It was a massacre. It was over by Wounded Knee Creek.
Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?
Battle of Wounded Knee.
Which of these events happened first treaty of ft laramie the death of Sitting Bull the sand creek massacre or the massacre at wounded knee?
BATTLE OF LEXINGTon
What state did the wounded knee take place?
The Wounded Knee Massacre took place at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota on December 29, 1890
Where did the wounded knee massacre take place?
Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota
Where was the battle at wounded knee fought?
It was never a battle. It was a massacre. It was over by Wounded Knee Creek.
Which event marked the end of the Indian wars?
Battle of Wounded Knee.
Which of these events happened first treaty of ft laramie the death of Sitting Bull the sand creek massacre or the massacre at wounded knee?
BATTLE OF LEXINGTon
What was the last major event of the Indians war?
Wounded Knee Massacre
What state did the wounded knee take place?
The Wounded Knee Massacre took place at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota on December 29, 1890
What happened at wounded knee creek?
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What was one of the last clashes happened in 1890 and was known as?
Wounded Knee Massacre
What ended at the massacre at wounded knee?
The massacre at Wounded Knee was the last battle of the American Indian Wars.
What caused the Massacre at wounded Knee?
The Massacre at Wounded Knee was caused by the federal government attempting to forcefully remove the Native Americans to reservations. The Massacre at Wounded Knee occurred on December 29,1890.
Site of an Indian massacre in 1890 in South Dakota?
It is known in history as the Battle of Wounded Knee or the Wouded Knee Massacre or the Chief Bigfoot Massacre and it happened at Wounded Knee Creek, 11 miles west of present day Batesland, South Dakota.
When was the battle of Wounded knee was fought when?
The Wounded Knee MASSACRE occurred on December 29, 1890.
