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10 Greatest Native American Chiefs And Leaders
If you live in the the United States (and even if you don’t) you’ve probably heard about a number of the country’s prominent historical figures. But what about the history of those who were there before? Even many Americans know very little of Native American history.
12 Influential Native American Leaders
While our Founding Fathers, presidents and military leaders are remembered as heroes of American culture, it's often overlooked how indigenous people contributed to many of the major events in the nation's history. Here are a dozen Native Americans who left a lasting mark with their leadership, bravery and innovations:

Modern American Indian Chiefs by Ruth Hull Chatlien
Call Number: NA 920 CHA
ISBN: 9781422205921
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Profiles six modern Native American leaders who have worked with the national government and their tribes to help their people survive in the modern world while preserving their traditions.
American Indian Leaders by R. David Edmunds (Editor)
Call Number: NA 920 AME
ISBN: 0803218001
Publication Date: 1980-09-01
Provides insight into the methods of Native American political leadership through an examination of the careers of twelve Indian leaders from throughout history who sought security for their tribesmen through diplomacy rather than war.
Sitting Bull by Elizabeth Schleichert
Call Number: NA BIO SIT
ISBN: 0894908685
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Examines the life and times of the man who led the Dakota Indians in their dealings with the U.S. government and in their fight against the Army troops under General Custer.