Little Bighorn Battle Altered U.S. Policy Toward Native Americans

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, a notable event in U.S. history, took place 150 years ago. Native American forces achieved a victory in the conflict. The battle, however, preceded changes in the U.S. government's policy toward Indigenous populations.

Judy Woodruff explored the battle's historical significance within her series, "Crossroads: America at 250." Her report examined how the events at Little Bighorn influenced subsequent government actions regarding Native American communities.