Red Cloud

Red Cloud was a prominent leader of the Oglala Lakota Sioux during the 19th century. Born in 1822, he is best known for leading a successful resistance against U.S. expansion into Native American territories. His most significant achievement was the Red Cloud's War (1866-1868), where he fought against the construction of roads and forts that threatened Sioux land. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Fort Laramie, which recognized Sioux ownership of the Black Hills. Red Cloud is remembered for his strong leadership and advocacy for the rights and lands of Native Americans during a tumultuous period in U.S. history.