"The long debate over the events at Wounded Knee includes a dispute over its characterization as a battle given that, according to historical records, the U.S. army killed about 250 Lakota Sioux peoplemany of whom were unarmed women and childrendpite fighters in the camp having surrendered."
"We're making it clear that [the soldiers] deserve those medals, Hegseth said, announcing the move in a video on social media on Thursday."
"Calling the men brave soldiers, he said a review panel had concluded in a report that the medals were justly awarded. This decision is now final, and their place in our nation's history is no longer up for debate."
"Announcing the review, the Pentagon said Austin wanted to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation's highest military honor."
Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the final reinstatement of Medals of Honor for soldiers involved at Wounded Knee, calling the recipients brave and saying a review panel found the awards justly given. Historical records indicate U.S. Army forces killed about 250 Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee, many of whom were unarmed women and children, despite fighters in the camp having surrendered. The reinstatement reverses a review ordered by former defense secretary Lloyd Austin after Congress required scrutiny to ensure awards did not recognize conduct inconsistent with the nation's highest military honor. The report's public availability remains unclear, prompting criticism and questions about transparency.
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