Crazy Horse was born in the 1840's along Rapid Creek east of the Black Hills. He was a fearless Lakota leader who was committed to protecting his people and their land. He is best known for leading the Sioux in their fight against the U.S. government while trying to protect their land at the Battle of Little Bighorn against Lt. Colonel George Custer.
Available Resource(s):
- “About Crazy Horse the Man : Crazy Horse Memorial®.” About Crazy Horse the Man : Crazy Horse Memorial®, https://crazyhorsememorial.org/story/the-history/about-crazy-horse-the-man.
- “Hilton M. Briggs Library.” South Dakota State University, https://www.sdstate.edu/hilton-m-briggs-library.
- “Native History: Crazy Horse Killed by U.S. Soldier While in Custody.” IndianCountryToday.com
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