Guardians of the Oglala Nation
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The Guardians of the Oglala Nation (GOON) was an American paramilitary group established in 1972 by Oglala tribal chairman Dick Wilson under authority of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council. It operated on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation during the early 1970's, and was disbanded after a new chairman was elected in 1976.
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Guardians of the Oglala Nation | |
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Active | 1972-1976 |
Disbanded | Yes |
Country | Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, United States |
Size | ~60 militants |
Nickname(s) | GOON's |
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