When the white men came we gave them lands, and did not wish to hurt them. But the white man drove us back and took our lands. Then the Great Father made us many promises, but they are not kept. He promised to give us large presents, and when they came to us they were small; they seemed to be lost on the way.

Red Cloud

On promises made and broken by the American government.

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Red Cloud. Speech at Council of Peace. 15 June 1870, New York City, NY, USA.