Red Cloud

Red Cloud (Sioux: Makhpyia-luta), (1822 – December 10, 1909) was a chief of the Oglala Sioux. One of the deadliest enemies the American military ever faced, he led the successful war in 1866–1868 (known as Red Cloud's War) against the United States over control of the Powder River Country in northwestern Wyoming and southern Montana.

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He was born close to the forks of the Platte River by the modern-day city of North Platte, Nebraska. His mother was an Oglala and his father (who died young) was a Brul?. Red Cloud was partly raised by his maternal uncle, Chief Smoke. As a youth, he fought against neighboring Pawnee and Sioux, gaining much military experience.

1822: 1822 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar)....

December 10: December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 21 days remaining in the year....

1909: 1909 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar)....

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