150 Years After the Battle of the Little Bighorn

The Battle of the Little Bighorn remains one of the most notable events in American history, marking its 150th anniversary. Despite the victory of Native Americans, this battle significantly altered government policies towards Indigenous populations. Its impact continues to resonate with many people today.

This report is part of the series ‘Crossroads: America at 250’ by Judy Woodruff. Woodruff is a senior correspondent and former anchor of the PBS NewsHour, with a career spanning five decades across major networks like NBC, CNN, and PBS.

The segment also features contributions from Mike Fritz, who serves as the deputy senior producer for field segments at PBS NewsHour.