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Pentagon to review Medals of Honor awarded for Wounded Knee massacre

July 26, 2024

The Pentagon is reviewing 20 Medals of Honor from the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre to see if they should be rescinded for dishonorable conduct. A decision on the awards is expected within three months.Show Code
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Pentagon to review Medals of Honor awarded for Wounded Knee massacre

The Pentagon is reviewing 20 Medals of Honor from the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre to see if they should be rescinded for dishonorable conduct. A decision on the awards is expected within three months.Show Code

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Removing the Stain of Wounded Knee: Members of Congress Move to Rescind Medals of Honor

The Remove the Stain Act seeks to rescind 20 Medals of Honor awarded to U.S. soldiers for the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 375 Lakota women and children. Read more on the Remove the Stain Act.

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Four Directions Native Vote boosted Wisconsin Native turnout for the 2023 Supreme Court race via forums and GOTV efforts, helping Justice Protasiewicz win and proving their electoral power.

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Achieving Electoral Equity After Brnovich: A Case Study of Native Activism in Nevada

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