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Chief Washakie was the head chief of the Shoshone tribes from the mid-1800s. He earned this position through his bravery in battles and his wisdom in statesmanship. As a charismatic leader with linguistic abilities in French, English, and numerous Native American languages, Chief Washakie negotiated a treaty that protected the lands of the Shoshone people and provided them with education and health care. In 1900, after 60 years of leadership, Chief Washakie, the man known as the "Peacemaker," died. He is the only Native American chief to have been given the honor of a full military funeral by orders from the president of the United States, President McKinley.
Chief Washakie was the head chief of the Shoshone tribes from the mid-1800s. He earned this position through his bravery in battles and his wisdom in statesmanship. As a charismatic leader with linguistic abilities in French, English, and numerous Native American languages, Chief Washakie negotiated a treaty that protected the lands of the Shoshone people and provided them with education and health care. In 1900, after 60 years of leadership, Chief Washakie, the man known as the "Peacemaker," died. He is the only Native American chief to have been given the honor of a full military funeral by orders from the president of the United States, President McKinley.
Washakie → Shoshone chief, 1800s
Qualities → brave, wise, charismatic, multilingual
Treaty → protect lands, provide edu & health
Died → 1900, peacemaker, only Native American chief buried U.S. military honors
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