Biden stated, "There is no excuse that this apology took 150 years to make," emphasizing the shame surrounding the historic treatment of Native American children.
The enforced educational system aimed to strip Native American children of their identity, forcing them into assimilation and often subjecting them to physical and sexual abuse.
Survivors recounted traumatic memories, such as being taken from their mothers, or being beaten for speaking their tribal languages, highlighting the brutality of this educational system.
Biden's acknowledgment of unmarked graves highlights the tragic consequences of these boarding schools, representing a dark chapter in America's treatment of indigenous peoples.
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