A GNADENHUTTEN MASSACRE: A STAIN ON AMERICAN HISTORY

A Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

In the heart of the American frontier, a tragedy unfolded that would forever scar the annals of history. The 1782 saw the brutal murder of hundreds of innocent Lenape at Gnadenhutten, Ohio. These victims, under the protection of a treaty with white settlers, were surprised in their homes by a band of vengeful militia. The cause for this act of atro

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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 hatred, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, s

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