Colonel John Chivington

Colonel John Chivington was a 19th-century American soldier and former Methodist minister, best known for his role in the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. During this tragic event, Chivington led a Colorado volunteer force that attacked a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians, resulting in the deaths of many, including women and children. The massacre drew national outrage and affected U.S.-Native American relations. Chivington's actions are often cited as a dark example of military overreach and the consequences of westward expansion during a turbulent period in American history.