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Native American activist

Sarah Winnemucca, born in 1844 in Nevada, was an outstanding Native American activist. She is renowned for her steadfast defense of Native American rights and her contributions to cultural exchange. Winnemucca女士 actively participated in dialogues between Native Americans and the U.S. government in the late 19th century, working to improve the living conditions of indigenous peoples.

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“The saddest day has gleams of light, The darkest wave hath bright foam beneath it. There twinkles o'er the cloudiest night, Some solitary star to cheer it.”

Light Night Stars Wave Cheer Solitary Saddest Gleam Foam

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“Most of teachers have but one object, viz. to draw their salary. I do not think that a teacher should have no salary. But I think they should earn it first and then think of it.”

Thinking Should Firsts Teacher Objects Draws Should Have Salary

Book:The Newspaper Warrior: Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins's Campaign for American Indian Rights, 1864-1891

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“If women could go into your Congress, I think justice would soon be done to the Indians.”

Ifs Thinking Done Women Justice Congress

Book:Life Among the Piutes: Their Wrongs and Claims

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“I have not contended for Democrat, Republican, Protestant or Baptist for an agent. I have worked for freedom, I have laboured to give my race a voice in the affairs of the nation.”

Giving Nations Voice Race Republican Democrat Affair Agents Protestants Baptists

Book:The Newspaper Warrior: Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins's Campaign for American Indian Rights, 1864-1891

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“Be kind to bad and good, for you don't know your own heart.”

Knows Heart Kind Be Kind

Book:Life Among the Piutes: Their Wrongs and Claims

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“When I think of my past life, and the bitter trials I have endured, I can scarcely believe I live, and yet I do; and, with the help of Him who notes the sparrow’s fall, I mean to fight for my down-trodden race while life lasts.”

Thinking Believe Mean I Can Helping Lasts Past Fall Fighting Race Notes Trials Bitter My Past Past Life Sparrows

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About the Author

Born: 1844
Died: October 17, 1891
Known for: Native American activist
Quotes: 6

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