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Battle of the Washita Centennial, 1968 (open access)

Battle of the Washita Centennial, 1968

Article narrates the centennial celebration of the Battle of Washita. The battle resulted in the Peace Chief Black Kettle and his wife being killed by soldiers of the 7th US Cavalry as the attempted to cross the river. The battle ground is now a National Historic Site.
Date: Winter 1968
Creator: Thetford, Francis
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History