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“Although wrongs have been done me I live in hope. ... Now we are together again to make peace.”

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Black Kettle
Black Kettle

Black Kettle, born in 1803, was a prominent leader of the Omaha tribe. He held a high status within the tribe and played a significant role in the American West during the mid-19th century. more

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