THE GNADENHUTTEN MASSACRE: A STAIN ON AMERICAN HISTORY

The Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

In the heart of the Western frontier, a tragedy unfolded that would forever scar the annals of history. The year saw the brutal execution of hundreds of innocent Lenape at Gnadenhutten, Ohio. These people, under the protection of a treaty with white settlers, were targeted in their homes by a mob of vengeful militia. The motivation for this act of

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A Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

On the frosty morning of January 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of Continental militiamen. Driven by vengeance, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan

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