Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers
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The Pentagon has decided to keep medals awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, a move condemned by Native American groups who see it as celebrating a tragic event and undermining efforts for truth and reconciliation. The decision, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it dishonors Native American victims and history.
- Native Americans condemn Pentagon move to preserve Wounded Knee medals Al Jazeera
- Hegseth Says Honors for Soldiers in Wounded Knee Massacre Will Remain The New York Times
- Hegseth says soldiers in Wounded Knee Massacre of Lakota will keep their medals Axios
- 20 soldiers got the Medal of Honor for a massacre in 1890. Hegseth says they deserve it. USA Today
- Hegseth says soldiers from Wounded Knee will keep Medals of Honor The Washington Post
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