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“The Tonkawa killed him it make my heart hot. I want my people follow after white way. Some white people do that, too.”

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Quanah Parker
Quanah Parker

Quanah Parker, born in 1845 in Texas, was an outstanding Native American leader. He played a significant role in the Native American resistance movement in Texas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Parker is known for his exceptional leadership and contributions to Native American culture. more

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