THE ‘’LONGEST WALK’’ ENDED ON THIS DAY

The Longest Walk 1978 – The Roots of Plenty


On July 15, 1978, the
Longest Walk”—a 2,800-mile trek for
Native American justice that had started with several hundred
marchers in California in California—ended in
Washington,
D.C.,
accompanied by thousands of supporters.

The intent of the event was to call attention to issues affecting
Native Americans, such as a lack of jobs and housing, and
legislation before Congress that could dramatically change
their rights.                      
 

 

See the source image

Native American Civil Rights in the 20th Century timeline | Timetoast timelines

Longest Walk: 1978 | Flickr


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