OK, this is in no way, shape or form an attempt to start any drama or controversy. I am just a bit shocked. I am an ardent history buff, I love to read about American and Military history. So in the course of my readings I have several times run across stories told as fact that in 1837 the US Army intentionally gave blankets infected with Small Poxs to the American Indians in what has been touted as an early account of germ warfare, perpetuated by the military on American Indians. In fact I have looked up many many history sources that are taught regularly as fact in High Schools and Colleges everywhere.
I am not 100% sure that is is true anymore, I stumbled across several sources that say this never happened. I also stumbled across sources that show that the U.S. had infact started an innoculation program for Native Americans as far back as 1831.
Like I said, I am interested in continuing this discussion, but not in fighting anyone about this. I am from Oklahoma and half my family is American Indian.
I intentionally did not post my sources as I would be interesed in seeing what any of you may come up with.
I am not 100% sure that is is true anymore, I stumbled across several sources that say this never happened. I also stumbled across sources that show that the U.S. had infact started an innoculation program for Native Americans as far back as 1831.
Like I said, I am interested in continuing this discussion, but not in fighting anyone about this. I am from Oklahoma and half my family is American Indian.
I intentionally did not post my sources as I would be interesed in seeing what any of you may come up with.