The Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
02/22/25
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Join me this week as I explore the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. Learn why the United States and Plains tribes engaged in yet another negotiation aimed at securing peace, how the agreement was eventually violated by the U.S. government, and how it all ties to a still-active Supreme Court case.
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