Native American Occupation Of Alcatraz

Witness History: Archive 2014 - A podcast by BBC World Service

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In June 1971, an 18-month long occupation of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay by Native Americans came to an end. It was credited with raising awareness of indigenous rights. Hear from 'Indians Of All Tribes' spokesman and protest participant John Trudell.(Photo: Alcatraz Island. Credit: Getty Images)