Black Kettle
1803 - 1868
5
Quotes
Biography
Black Kettle, also known as Moke-tavato, was a prominent leader of the Southern Cheyenne people during the mid-19th century. He advocated for peace and cooperation with the United States government, seeking to protect his people amidst the escalating tensions and violence of the Indian Wars. Despite his efforts to maintain peaceful relations, his camp at Sand Creek was tragically attacked by U.S. troops in the infamous Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, leading to the death of many Cheyenne, including women and children. Black Kettle continued to strive for peace and negotiated various treaties before eventually perishing in the Washita Massacre in 1868.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I want you to give all these chiefs of the soldiers here to understand that we are for peace, and that we have made peace, that we may not be mistaken by them for enemies.
2
I see a time of seven generations when all the colors of mankind will gather under the Sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again.
3
All we ask is that we have peace with the whites. We want to hold you by the hand.
4
Our braves have stayed away from any wrongs that may have been done by any of our people. We wanted to try to stop them from fighting. I now want you to get that in your ears. I want you to hear it.
5
I want to know what you have to say to me. I want to let you know that I am a man!