The Last Plains Indian War Chief

[DeadHorse]

Obama gave him the Medal of Freedom today but I remember seeing him in Ken Burns' "The War." His story:

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[pulque]

All about politics...Obama is merely another scumbag pol...

 

[Wild Bill]

It may well be about politics, but I like this one. The history of the plains Indians, the battles, and the different tribes were a favorite subject of mine as a kid/teen. He deserved the Medal of Freedom.

I checked out the 103rd. They were deployed about the same time as my Dad's unit (44th Infantry), but were north of his position.

 

[DeadHorse]

How is this about politics? (Maybe my sarcasm meter is broken.)

There is no one in the world more revered in his immediate universe than this guy. There are tons of CEO's. There is one war chief. There may never be another one in his tribe.

 

[911_horn]

I really do not care what this was all about, but the Chief deserves whatever accolades bestowed upon him.

 

[Statalyzer]

Glad you posted this story.

 

[accuratehorn]

That is an amazing feat, and I had seen his story told on the Ken Burns documentary. You wouldn't think those criteria could be met in modern warfare, but this guy did it.

 

[Dogbert]

A great American. Glad to see him receive such a high honor.

 

[Texoz]

Wow. Glad I read about him. Amazing story.

Reminds me of the book/movie "Little Big Man."