In this episode, we uncover the harrowing story of the Sand Creek Massacre, a brutal and often overlooked atrocity in American history. On November 29, 1864, a group of Colorado Territory militia, led by Colonel John Chivington, attacked a peaceful encampment of Cheyenne and Arapaho people along Sand Creek. Despite flying an American flag and a white flag of truce, over 230 Native people—mostly women, children, and the elderly—were slaughtered.
We explore the political motives, the dehumanization of Native tribes, and the lasting trauma of this event. The massacre sparked outrage and led to military and congressional investigations, but justice was never truly served. Join us as we examine survivor accounts, military records, and the legacy of Sand Creek in the broader narrative of American expansionism and indigenous resistance.
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