A Look Back at the Occupation of Alcatraz, 50 Years Later

<p>The Occupation of Alcatraz began on Nov. 20, 1969, when a group of Native American students, calling themselves the Indians of All Tribes, landed on Alcatraz Island. They wanted to return the land to native ownership, and felt they had a right to the land because of the Treaty of Fort Laramie, which said that land deserted by the federal government should be returned to the natives who once occupied it.</p><p>Additional Reading:</p><p>WATCH: The Occupation of Alcatraz Turns 50, But the Impact of the Movement Lives On</p><p>A Look Back at the Occupation of Alcatraz, 50...