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The Bear River Massacre and Abraham Lincoln's Systematic Ethnic Cleansing Policies
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today is Friday, February 2, 2024. Four days ago (Monday, January 29) was the 161st Anniversary of the Bear River Massacre. I was humbled to attend the Memorial Ceremony held by the Northern Band of the Shoshone Nation in Preston ID. I invite you to join me as I reflect on this history as well as the ongoing efforts to remember.
Links:
Smithsonian Magazine: The Search Is On for the Site of the Worst Indian Massacre in U.S. History
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/search-site-worst-indian-massacre-us-history-180959091/
Washington Post: This was the worst slaughter…
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