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George Crook, born on September 8, 1828, and died on March 21, 1890, was a [Occupation/Category]. His life was marked by [Life Experience], his achievements were [Achievements], and his influence was [Evaluation].

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Famous George Crook Quotes

“The white men in the East are like birds. They are hatching out their eggs every year, and there is not room enough in the East and they must go elsewhere; and they come west, as you have seen them coming for the last few years. And they are still coming, and will come until they overrun all of this country; and you can't prevent it. [...] Everything is decided in Washington by the majority, and these people come out west and see that the Indians have a big body of land they are not using, and they say we want the land.”

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Author:George Crook

“I have known the Indians intimately - known them in their private relations - I think I understand the Indian character pretty well.”

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Book:General George Crook: His Autobiography

Source: General George Crook: His Autobiography

“If you will investigate all the Indian troubles, you will find that there is something wrong of this nature at the bottom of all of them, something relating to the supplies, or else a tardy and broken faith on the part of the general government.”

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Book:General George Crook: His Autobiography

Source: General George Crook: His Autobiography

“The white men in the East are like birds. They are hatching out their eggs every year, and there is not room enough in the East, and they must go elsewhere; and they come out West, as you have seen them coming for the last few years.”

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Author:George Crook

“When once an Indian sees that his food is secure, he does not care what the chief or any one else says.”

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Book:General George Crook: His Autobiography

Source: General George Crook: His Autobiography

“We must not try to force him to take civilization immediately in its complete form, but under just laws, guaranteeing to Indians equal civil laws, the Indian question, a source of such dishonor to our country and of shame to true patriots, will soon be a thing of the past.”

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Author:George Crook

“The great mistake these people make is that they go to looking after the spiritual welfare of the Indians before securing their physical.”

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Book:General George Crook: His Autobiography

Source: General George Crook: His Autobiography

“During the engagement I tried to throw a strong force through the canon, but I was obliged to use it elsewhere before it had gotten to the supposed location of the village.”

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Author:George Crook

About the Author

Born: September 8, 1828
Died: March 21, 1890
Known for: Author
Quotes: 8

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