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TIL of the Wounded Knee Massacre, an incident between the US Army and the Lakota Tribe whereby 150 to 300 unarmed Lakota were killed. 20 soldiers received Medals of Honor for the incident, including one for "conspicuous bravery in rounding up and bringing to the skirmish line a stampeded pack mule."

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