The Longest Walk 2

Washington, D.C.

1978: Eleven legislative bills introduced in the 95^th U.S. Congress would have abrogated Native Treaties that protect remaining Native sovereignty. The Longest Walk of 1978 was a peaceful, spiritual effort to educate the public about Native American rights and the Native way of life. Native American Treaty Rights under the U.S. Constitution are to be honored as the supreme law of the land.  The 3,600 mile walk was successful in its purpose: to gather enough support to halt proposed legislation abrogating Indian treaties with the U.S. government.

On July 15, 1978, The Longest Walk arrived in Washington, D.C with hundreds of supporters including Muhammed Ali, Senator Ted Kennedy and Marlon Brando.  The eleven legislative bills that threatened Native sovereignty were defeated protecting the remaining Treaty rights Native Americans possessed.  The extraordinarily successful grassroots effort is now being commemorated with a 30 year anniversary walk across America.