Pentagon's Decision on 1890 Wounded Knee Military Honors Sparks Debate

Pentagon refused to revoke military honors for American troops at 1890 Wounded Knee, South Dakota, where over 300 Lakota Sioux died.
Decision followed a review panel's recommendation last year amid debates over historical honors tied to controversial events.
Former Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the decision, while Native American groups and Larry Wright Jr. condemned it for hindering reconciliation.
The decision sparked backlash from Indigenous groups and highlights ongoing disputes over U.S. history's treatment of Native Americans.

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