Sitting Bull

             Sitting Bull was born around 1831 on the Grand River.
             Tatanka-Iyotanka, which describes a buffalo bull sitting. In 1845, at the age of 14, he joined.
             his first war party. In his first battle, as the rest of the party waited for the enemy to attack .
             first, he quickly charged toward an enemy on his pony. The others saw what he did, and began.
             to follow him. The enemy warriors were so shocked at the attack, that they began to retreat.
             His father was so proud of his son's early victory, he gave the name Sitting Bull to his son, the.
             same name the Buffalo God had given to him. .
             It didn't take long before Sitting Bull became a leader. The Hunkpapa Sioux tribe that.
             he belonged to, began losing faith in the Chiefs of their tribe, and decided it was time for a new.
             chief to be chosen. Someone that would restore the honor and rebuild the people's respect. .
             The new chief would be Sitting Bull. .
             Sitting Bull was a very good buffalo hunter and a brave warrior who led charges against .
             the enemy . He was very popular among his tribe. He also had a great reputation as a .
             peacemaker, settling many fights within his tribe. Sitting Bull was alos known for his .
             compassion. He would share his food and even gave away his horses. He was a friendly man.
             who always had a good story or joke to share with others. Sitting Bull prayed a lot, he was a .
             very religious man. .
             In his first battle against american soldiers, he led his tribe to victory. He also defended.
             his tribes land against the U.S. Army in the famous battle of Little Big Horn which was led by .
             General Custer. Sitting Bull's courage was legendary and he had many accomplishments. .
             Among some of them are:.
             1) 1856- Kills Crow chief in combat and becomes chief of the Strong Hearts warrior society.
             2) 1864- Participates in the Battle of Killdeer Mountains and the Battle of the Badlands.
             3) 1865- Fights U.S. Troops in the Battle of Powder River.
             4) 1867- Became head chief of the Teton Sioux.