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In 1969, thousands of people were doing the unthinkable, occupying Alcatraz Island. The
reconquest of Alcatraz Island was a success. On November 20, 1969, 79 American Indians
embarked on a mission to occupy... Richard Oakes, a Mohawk tribe member became the group's
spokesperson. Will you actually file a formal claim on the Island? Yes we will. How suddenly
so to the board? Well at this time, I believe there has already been a letter, somewhat
similar to this here Proclamation, that has already been issued to the President of the
United States and one to the United Nations. What do you guys plan to build out here on
the Island? To build a nation. We hope to build an example. Do you think you have to
the right to be here? Well your talking about two different societies. And my society, or
any other Indian society, yes we do.