Sacheen Littlefeather At The 1973 Oscars

Political statements at the Oscars have become so commonplace in recent times, it's hard to keep track of them all. But the words of a young Native American actress who took to the podium to protest the mistreatment of her people in 1973 continue to stand out to this day.

Chloe Veltman (@chloeveltman) from member station KQED reports.