RED  CLOUD.

Red Cloud (1822-1909) was an Oglala Lakota chief who  fought against the US government to preserve his people’s territory and way of life. He was born in Nebraska..

In the 1860s, Red Cloud led a coalition of Native American tribes in a fight against the US government’s efforts to build forts and highways in the Powder River region of present-day Montana and Wyoming. During Red Cloud’s War, he and his supporters killed numerous US Army personnel and forced the government to abandon many forts.

Red Cloud was also influential in the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie, which granted the Lakota sovereignty over a large portion of their traditional territory in present-day South Dakota’s Black Hills region.

Notwithstanding his achievements, Red Cloud faced enormous challenges in the years that followed as the US government began to impinge on Native American territory and resources. He devoted the most of his later life to advocating for his people’s rights and preserving Lakota customs and culture.

Red Cloud is remembered today as a bold leader and skilled negotiator who fought to protect his people’s way of life in the face of adversity. His legacy continues to inspire Native Americans and anybody who wishes to understand and preserve the history and customs of indigenous people