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Senate Resolution Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Original title: SENATE RESOLUTION 795--COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN

June 24, 2026

History Native American History Military History Commemoration Montana

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formally acknowledges the historical significance of the 1876 battle on its 150th anniversary, encouraging public engagement with the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Tribal Nations

The resolution recognizes the historical significance of the battle to the Tribal Nations whose ancestors fought and died during the conflict.

National Park Service

The agency manages the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, which the resolution encourages the public to visit.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

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Summary

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. The resolution honors the soldiers, scouts, civilians, and warriors who died in the 1876 conflict and encourages public visitation to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of S. Res. 795?

The resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, honors those who died in the conflict, and encourages the public to visit the battlefield monument.

When did the Battle of the Little Bighorn take place?

The battle took place on June 25 and 26, 1876.

Why It Matters

This resolution formally acknowledges the historical significance of the 1876 battle on its 150th anniversary, encouraging public engagement with the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.

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Evolution of Monument Naming

The document highlights the transition from 'Custer Battlefield Monument' (1946) to 'Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument' (1991), reflecting a shift in historical framing.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Connected Entities

personMr. Daines“U.S. Senator who submitted the resolution.”Map →

personMr. Sheehy“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the resolution.”Map →

personGeorge Armstrong Custer“Lieutenant Colonel who commanded the 7th Cavalry.”Map →

personCrazy Horse“Oglala Sioux leader during the battle.”Map →

personSitting Bull“Hunkpapa Lakota leader during the battle.”Map →

locationLittle Bighorn Battlefield National Monument“The site of the battle and current national monument.”Map →

organizationNational Park Service“Agency that manages the monument.”Map →

Sources

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