American Indian protesters occupied the Statue of Liberty from the end of 1969 to summer of 1971 to highlight the need for reparations for the Cherokee Nation.

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The occupation of the Statue of Liberty was not from the end of 1969 to summer of 1971 by American Indian protesters for Cherokee Nation reparations. However, there were notable protests by Native Americans during this era, including the occupation of Alcatraz Island by Native American activists from November 1969 to June 1971, focusing on broader Native American rights.

American Indian Protesters Occupied the Statue of Liberty from the End