Battle of Little Bighorn

In 1876, Little Bighorn was a universal fixation, sparking national outrage and global spectacles. The myths surrounding Custer's Last Stand are legion, purported by the general’s widow, showman Buffalo Bill Cody, and many others. What really happened on that day? What events led to the conflict? And how did the aftermath affect the fate of Native Americans and their cultural image? Through old witness accounts and new discoveries, look back on the legendary Battle of Little Bighorn.