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Wounded Knee, South Dakota
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Wounded Knee was the location of the 1890 massacre where over 150 Lakota Sioux were killed by the U.S. Army, marking the end of the Indian Wars.
In 1973, members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) occupied Wounded Knee for 71 days to protest against the U.S. government's policies towards Native Americans.
The site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1965 due to its historical significance in Native American history.
There are continuous efforts by Native American groups to preserve the site and educate the public about its historical importance.
The site is located within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, home to the Oglala Lakota Nation.
