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The Seizure and Occupation of the BIA Headquarters Building

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In Folder: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs: Trail of Broken Treaties Caravan, Hearings, 1972-1973

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The Seizure and Occupation of the BIA Headquarters Building

The text describes the situation surrounding the seizure of the BIA building by a group of Indians known as the Trail of Broken Treaties. Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Frank Carlucci describes the choices facing the government at the time and how they chose to negotiate with the Indians in order to avoid violence. They achieved their goals and averted disaster, but Carlucci notes that there are those who criticize them for not taking firmer action.

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Title: The Seizure and Occupation of the BIA Headquarters Building

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_5_0001

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Begin: 1972-12-05

Scope and Content: The text describes the situation surrounding the seizure of the BIA building by a group of Indians known as the Trail of Broken Treaties. Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Frank Carlucci describes the choices facing the government at the time and how they chose to negotiate with the Indians in order to avoid violence. They achieved their goals and averted disaster, but Carlucci notes that there are those who criticize them for not taking firmer action.

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Number: 10

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