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Crazy Horse and his band of Oglala on their way to surrender

Crazy Horse and his band of Oglala on their way to surrender

Portland, Maine
Saturday, September 8, 2012

On September 5, 1877, Native American leader Crazy Horse was killed while in the custody of federal troops.  A year earlier, Crazy Horse led the 1876 victory over General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn.  In this program Thomas Powers discusses his book, "The Killing of Crazy Horse."

Updated: Friday, September 7, 2012 at 10:27am (ET)

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Washington Journal (late 2012)