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The Killing of Crazy Horse

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Powers, recounts the controversial death of Native American leader, Crazy Horse, who died September 5, … read more

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Powers, recounts the controversial death of Native American leader, Crazy Horse, who died September 5, 1877, while in the custody of federal troops. The leader of the Lakota, Crazy Horse defeated General Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Mr. Powers reports on Crazy Horse’s final days amidst a backdrop of Native American and American politics. He responded to questions from members of the audience at the Maine Historical Society in Portland, Maine. close

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The Killing of Crazy Horse

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Program ID:
297088-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Portland, Maine, United States
First Aired:
Jan 01, 2011 | 10:34am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Sep 10, 2012 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Jan 01, 2011 | 10:34am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 01, 2011 | 3:34pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 09, 2011 | 6:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 06, 2011 | 3:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 08, 2012 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 09, 2012 | 5:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 10, 2012 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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