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 eighteenth century saw the brutal murder of hundreds of innocent Native Americans at Gnadenhutten, Ohio. These inhabitants, under the protection of a treaty with white settlers, were caught in their homes by a group of vengeful militia. The m

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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 American militiamen. Driven by prejudice, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, m

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