Chief Spotted Tail taken before 1881 SOURCE: Library of Congress |
He was known for being a warrior and later a statesman, speaking for peace and defending the rights of his tribe, with special interest in bringing education to the Sioux.
He recognised the futility of fighting when his village was destroyed by the army in 1855.
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I so love your little snippets of history! Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteAw shucks Diane, Thanks, I love history too!
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