FBI Releases 55-Year-Old Documents Regarding Native Americans Occupying Alcatraz Island, Reveals U.S. Army Refused To Collaborate With Authorities
The FBI recently released 55-year-old documents regarding Native Americans occupying Alcatraz Island in 1969
The released files published in the FBI’s Vault revealed the inner communications of the FBI when over 200 Native Americans occupied Alcatraz island as a form of protest.
The occupation lasted for 19 months between the years 1969-1971.
The FBI, in its internal communications, stated that the Indians were “very friendly” and further wrote that ” the demonstration and occupation have been and continue to be peaceful.”
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