Red Cloud Quotes

A collection of quotes by Red Cloud.

Red Cloud was a prominent Oglala Lakota chief born in 1822. Leading one of the most successful Native American resistance forces against the United States, he played a pivotal role in the Powder River War and the Red Cloud's War (1866-1868). He negotiated the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, securing rights to the Powder River Country for the Lakota people. Red Cloud advocated for Native American rights and worked towards preserving Lakota culture and traditions throughout his life. He died in 1909, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a fierce leader and strategist.