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Indian Land Forever: The Indian Occupation of Alcatraz (We Hold The Rock) 1969 to 1971

by Troy R. Johnson

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In November 1969, Alcatraz Island became the rallying point for a pivotal event in Native American civil rights history. The island, which had been vacated by the Bureau of Prisons in 1963, came under the control of a group of committed Indian activists, determined to force the American government to make good on its treaties and agreements with their various tribes.

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Important events: Alcatraz Island occupation (1969-11-20 | 1971-06-11)

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 979.4 — History & geography History of North America Great Basin and Pacific Slope region of United States California
LCC: E78 .C15 .J6115 — History of the United States America Indians of North America

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Languages: English
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Published: 1997
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 979.4
LCC: E78 .C15 .J6115

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