What occurred at Wounded Knee?

The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890, when U.S. Army troops clashed with Lakota Sioux near Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. The conflict began as the army attempted to disarm the Lakota, leading to a chaotic gunfight that resulted in the deaths of around 300 Native Americans, including women and children. This tragic event marked the end of the Indian Wars and highlighted the brutal policies of the U.S. government toward Native American tribes. It remains a symbol of the struggle and suffering endured by Indigenous peoples in America.