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“Only seven years ago we made a treaty by which we were assured that the buffalo country should be left to us forever. Now they threaten to take that from us also.”

Quote by Sitting Bull

Book:Sitting Bull: The Collected Speeches

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Sitting Bull: The Collected Speeches

This book presents a comprehensive collection of speeches delivered by Sitting Bull, a prominent figure in Native American history. The speeches cover a range of topics, including cultural identity, resistance to colonization, and the struggle for Native American rights. more

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Sitting Bull, whose real name was Tatanka Iyotake, was a renowned American Indian tribal chief. Born in 1831, he was a member of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe. Known for his pivotal role in the resistance against American colonizers, especially in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull was a symbol of the Lakota people's struggle for independence and dignity. His leadership and military strategies earned him great respect among the Lakota people. more

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