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Geronimo Surrenders
Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to U.S. forces in Arizona, marking the end of the major American Indian Wars. His surrender concluded decades of conflict between the U.S. government and Indigenous peoples over land, sovereignty, and way of life.
Why It Matters
Geronimo's surrender represented the culmination of the federal government's displacement of Indigenous peoples, raising questions about justice, sovereignty, and reconciliation that continue to shape American civic life.