ABSTRACT
American Indian groups began to establish their own organizations following World War II where many Indians distinguished themselves as “Code Talkers” and combat veterans. More organizations emerged during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s providing an Indigenous voice relevant to Indian affairs. Nonetheless, it took radical action like Wounded Knee II to bring national and international attention to the plight of American Indians in the United States. These battles eventually led to Indian Self-Determination, a policy that allows Indigenous input into their own tribal affairs.
