The Dark Legacy and Unseen Atrocities of America's Forgotten Massacre The Osage Reign of Terror was a horrible era in American history that has largely been forgotten. This reign of terror ran from 1921 to 1926 and targeted Native Americans of the Osage Nation, an Oklahoma tribe. Members of the Osage Nation were slaughtered during this period, frequently by violent and devious means, in order to obtain access to their oil-rich territory. The Osage Nation gained an amazing fortune in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when oil was discovered in large quantities on their land. Others noticed the Osage's prosperity and saw an opportunity to take advantage of them. These newcomers intended to exploit the Osage. As some members of the Osage tribe began to collect vast fortunes, they became targets of envy and greed from people all over the world. In the early 1920s, the Osage community was shocked by a series of mysterious deaths that signaled the start of the reign of terror. Most of these deaths occurred from either poisoning, gunfire, or explosions. With each new death, it was clear that this was not an isolated incident, but rather part of a larger plot to eradicate the thriving Osage and capture their immense wealth. However, despite the difficulties they face, they are still strong people who can adapt to their environment and even thrive as a result of it. The Osage are a fascinating case study in cultural preservation since they have managed to maintain their unique identity and customs over their long history. The legacy of the Osage Reign of Terror is a disturbing reminder of America's evil side. The crimes done against the Osage people during this time period have reverberated down through the centuries, creating a lasting impact on the tribe and the nation as a whole.