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Topic Archives:Native Americans

Crooked River, Oregon

Shut Out of the Civil War in the East, These Oregon Troopers Sought Out Action in Inhospitable Terrain

by James R. Jewell9/4/20237/31/2023

With no Gettysburg or Chickamauga on hand, Oregon Cavalry tried to ‘chastise’ the Paiute.

Lakota warrior White Bull

Whether or Not He Killed Custer, This Lakota Proved a Courageous Warrior

by Dennis Goodwin7/21/20237/21/2023
Alerted to the Feb. 29, 1704, raid by shots and war whoops, residents of Deerfield prepare to hold out against some 250 French and Indian warriors.

This Force of French and Allied Warriors Snowshoed 300 Miles to Terrorize a Small Town in Massachusetts

by P.G. Smith6/30/20237/6/2023
Painting of 4th US Cavalry

When Indian Raiders Plagued Postwar Texas, President Grant Authorized This Illegal Invasion of Mexico

by Allen Lee Hamilton6/23/20235/31/2023
Cheyenne riders participate in relay race

When the Cheyenne Acquired Horses in the 18th Century, the Connection Transformed the Tribe

by David McCormick6/5/20235/12/2023
A 1873 photograph by Timothy H. O'Sullivan captures the fortresslike canyon from the ground as both Spanish and American invaders would have seen it.

Attacked by Both Spanish and American Invaders, This Sandstone Navajo Stronghold Was Built for Defense

by David T. Zabecki6/2/20236/9/2023
Photo of U.S. Marines are being fired upon as they charge entrenched troops of North Vietnam’s 2nd division on hill 441, near Hiep Duc Valley, South Vietnam on August 26, 1969.

Inspired by His Family Military Tradition, This Lakota Served as a Medic in Vietnam

by Dave Kindy5/18/20235/18/2023
Johnnie Bruguier

He Served the Army and Sitting Bull Well — Both Before and After Facing Charges for Murder

by Aaron Robert Woodard4/21/20234/21/2023
Map of Oklahoma and Indian Territories.

How Native Americans Lost, Lost, Lost Their Land as Indian Territory Was Carved Up

by Dana B. Shoaf4/4/20234/4/2023
Mission San Diego de Alcalá

Lies and False Promises Left California Indians With Little of the Mission Lands They’d Farmed

by Ramon Vasconcellos3/27/20233/27/2023

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