American Indian Movement militants at their checkpoint on the road leading to into Wounded Knee. LA Times
AIM activist with a rifle stands guard in front of Sacred Heart Church with two freshly built snowmen after a blizzard at Wounded Knee. LA TimesAIM leader Dennis Banks talks with AIM member during the occupation in 1973. LA TimesAIM activist with a rifle next to a teepee at Wounded Knee during blizzard conditions at Wounded Knee. LA TimesKids on their horses in front of Sacred Heart Church during Wounded Knee occupation in 1973. LA TimesAIM militant with a rifle on Sacred Heart Church steeple in 1973. LA TimesCrow Dog leads prayers and blessings for two warriors who had been wounded when they were shot in the legs during the standoff. NPRThe drum leads the people to the mass grave of those who were killed in the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. NPRThe press trying to capture the story of the Wounded Knee Incident. NPRJim Hubbard, left, with armed AIM militants on a road inside Wounded Knee in 1973.Harlington Wood Jr., assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice, holds a press conference. Shortly after his arrival, Woods became too ill to continue negotiations that were aimed at a peaceful conclusion. Woods was replaced by Kent Frizzell. The electricity was cut, and all food and medical supplies were blocked from entering the area. NPRMounted escorts leading Harlington Wood Jr., assistant attorney general for the U.S. Department of Justice. NPRWounded warriors being led away for medical attention. NPRThe funeral for Frank Clearwater, one of two Native Americans who died in the conflict. NPRA man who claims to be the official Wounded Knee tour guide, in 1997, stands at the steps that lead up to the historic Sacred Heart Church at Wounded Knee and only the steps and foundation remain from the burned down church. The church was torched during the siege. The historic gravesite is shown in the background with the graves of 300 Indians killed by U.S. troops in 1890. LA Times
