How the Book of Mormon Inspired the "Termination" of Native American Tribes
Oct 6, 2021 ·
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Subscribe to our newsletter for more history! https://skippedhistory.substack.com/ In 1953, Senator Arthur Watkins, a devout Mormon, thought it was time for native peoples to become “white and delightsome.” Guided by...
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In 1953, Senator Arthur Watkins, a devout Mormon, thought it was time for native peoples to become “white and delightsome.” Guided by the Book of Mormon, he helped engineer a policy called "Termination." As we explore, it didn’t end well.
Today's story comes from "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" by David Treuer
Learn more here: https://skippedhistory.substack.com/p/how-the-book-of-mormon-inspired-the?s=w
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In 1953, Senator Arthur Watkins, a devout Mormon, thought it was time for native peoples to become “white and delightsome.” Guided by the Book of Mormon, he helped engineer a policy called "Termination." As we explore, it didn’t end well.
Today's story comes from "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" by David Treuer
Learn more here: https://skippedhistory.substack.com/p/how-the-book-of-mormon-inspired-the?s=w
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