THIS GNADENHUTTEN MASSACRE: A STAIN ON AMERICAN HISTORY

This Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

In the heart of the Western frontier, a tragedy unfolded that would forever scar the annals of history. The eighteenth century saw the brutal killing of hundreds of innocent peaceful villagers at Gnadenhutten, Ohio. These victims, under the protection of a treaty with white settlers, were surprised in their homes by a mob of vengeful militia. The c

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This Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

On the frosty morning of March 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 American militiamen. Driven by hatred, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, savage

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