Quotes by Red Cloud

Red Cloud, born in 1822, was a formidable leader of the Oglala Lakota Sioux tribe and a pivotal figure in Native American history. Renowned for his military prowess and strategic acumen, he led his people during the Red Cloud's War against the U.S. government to resist encroachments on their lands. His legacy endures as a symbol of resistance against oppression and the fight for indigenous rights, illustrating the complexities of 19th-century American expansion and the rich cultural heritage of the Lakota people.

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"We do not want riches, we want peace and love."

Red Cloud

"I am poor and naked, but I am the chief of the nation. We do not want riches but we do want to train our children right. Riches would do us no good. We could not take them with us to the other world. We do not want riches. We want peace and love."

Red Cloud

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