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Wounded Knee Massacre

Original - Mass burial of the dead after Wounded Knee Massacre, 1891. Because of a misunderstanding between the chief and the commander of the American group, fighting broke out. Twenty-five troopers, along with 200 of the Sioux's men, women, and children lay dead. This site is now designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Reason: High enough res. Extremely high EV, just look at how they treated Native Americans back then. Also significant to our interactions and how they progressed over time with Native Americans. Editing is IMO, unnecessary.
Articles this image appears in: Sioux, Wounded Knee Massacre
Creator: Northwestern Photo Company

Support as nominator --Ceran^→//forge 23:49, 21 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Support An important photograph. Pastor Theo (talk) 02:04, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Would it be possible to get a higher resolution version? This is worth a restoration, but the current file is too compressed to really work on. Durova^Charge! 18:33, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment The copyright mark in the middle, although likely historic, would have to be removed to satisfy FP requirements. Papa Lima Whiskey (talk) 11:12, 23 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
- FP requirements are that the image not be under copyright. They don't specifically require the removal of expired copyright marks, although I doubt this image at its current resolution would qualify on other grounds. Durova^Charge! 03:26, 25 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Comment Have located another file of the subject. Not exactly the same shot; the field. If anyone want to share work on the restoration and conominate, please leave word. Strong stomach required: they hadn't cleared the bodies yet. Durova^Charge! 08:42, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose. Technically not up to snuff.--ragesoss (talk) 03:01, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Not promoted MER-C 04:34, 4 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]