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Mary Elizabeth Baker

Broken Promises: The Untold Story of the Lakota and the Black Hills

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"Broken Promises: The Untold Story of the Lakota and the Black Hills" delves into the complex history of the Lakota Sioux and their enduring struggle for justice regarding their sacred lands in the Black Hills. This book highlights the violent confrontations and broken treaties that have characterized U.S.-Lakota relations, emphasizing both sides of the conflict. It begins with the acquisition of land through treaties, such as the Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 and 1868, which established boundaries for Lakota territory but were later violated by gold discoveries in the Black Hills.

The narrative unfolds through key events, including the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Lakota leaders Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse achieved a significant victory against U.S. forces. However, this triumph was short-lived as the U.S. government forcibly seized the Black Hills in 1877, disregarding previous agreements. The book also addresses tragic moments like the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890, where hundreds of Lakota were killed.

Throughout its pages, "Broken Promises" emphasizes that these lands are not just property but sacred grounds known as Paha Sapa to the Lakota people. The ongoing quest for justice is underscored by a Supreme Court ruling in 1980 that recognized illegal seizure yet offered compensation rejected by the Lakota, who assert that their land was never for sale. Ultimately, this book advocates for America to acknowledge its historical wrongs and return these sacred lands to their rightful stewards—the Lakota Indians.

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