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Anniversaries in American history that fall on December 29.

1890 · Concepts / Social Issues
Wounded Knee Massacre
Last major armed conflict between U.S. Army and Native Americans
Westward Expansion
1890 · Events / Wars & Conflicts
Wounded Knee Massacre
The 1890 killing of at least 250 Lakota men, women, and children that ended the Indian Wars
Wounded Knee Massacre
1845 · Concepts / Social Issues
Texas annexed
Republic of Texas joins the Union; Mexican-American War follows
Westward Expansion