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Chief Red Cloud
A Chief of the Ogalla Sioux
HE was born about 1825 and rapidly rose to the front ranks
in his band by his bravery and success upon the war path and
wisdom in counsel.

He was active in wars with the Crow, Blackfoot and other tribes
and fought against the Government in the war which began in
1863 and lasted almost continuously until 1868.

With Sitting Bull he opened the Sale of the Black Hills in 1876
and also the agreement of 1889 by which the Sioux surrendered
half of the remaining country.

He supported the Messiah doctrine and the Ghost Dance in 1899.

His most notable encounter was an engagement with the Crows in
which he is said to have killed fourteen of the enemy.

As a delegate for his people he made numerous visits to Washington.

Before he died he became blind.

Reference, The New Encyclopedia.