The Battle of Little Bighorn: The Victory That Doomed a Nation
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
11/22/25
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What really happened at the Battle of Little Bighorn and how did a single momentous victory seal the fate of the Plains tribes?
Join me this week as I dive into the events that led to Custer’s defeat, the broken treaties and gold rush that fueled the conflict, and how the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho achieved one of the most decisive Native victories in U.S. history. I also explore how the aftermath reshaped federal policy, public opinion, and the future of the Great Plains.
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