Quote by Dick Gregory

We used to root for the Indians against the cavalry, because we didn't think it was fair in the history books that when the cavalry won it was a great victory, and when the Indians won it was a massacre.

We used to root for the Indians against the cavalry, because

Summary

This quote highlights a skewed perspective in history books when depicting conflicts between Native Americans and the cavalry. The speaker explains that they supported the Indians because they believed the historical accounts were unfair. The quote underscores the bias in favor of the cavalry, where their victories were portrayed as heroic triumphs, while Native American victories were depicted as brutal massacres. It serves as a commentary on the need to question and challenge mainstream narratives to ensure a more balanced understanding of historical events.

By Dick Gregory

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