Are you curious to know who the REAL Americans are? But be careful when talking about this as there are different views and opinions are being tackled here. But one thing’s for sure, we can agree to this collection of rare and never before seen photographs from the people in the 1800s and early 1900s. There are many stories to tell. Some are terrifying, but some are just a history we wish we were able to experience.
Chief Wolf Robe, 1899
The leader of the southern Cheyenne Indian Tribe is Chief Wolf Robe. In 1890 he was awarded the Benjamin Harrison Peace Medal for his support in the Cherokee Commission. He is also one of Cheyenne’s most respected tribe leaders. He ensured that his people would forgive the U.S. government for their useless slaughter.
Chief Wolf Robe, 1899
Joe Medicine Crow (1913 – 2016)
Joe Medicine Crow went to war against the Nazis for the second world war and carried out the four must-dos to become a war chief. He wore his war paints during the battle – two red stripes on his arms and a sacred yellow-painted eagle feather under his helmet. But what are the four tasks he needs to do? These are touching an enemy without killing him, taking an enemy’s weapon, leading a war party, and stealing an enemy’s horse. All of these must-dos were achieved and so, he became the tribe leader. Joe passed away at age 102.
Joe Medicine Crow (1913 2016)
