MEDICINE LODGE TREATY, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U. S. military and the Kiowa, Apache, Comanche, and Cheyenne, which arranged for land on which to build the Kansas branch of the Pacific railroad. Contemporary wood engraving
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MEDICINE LODGE TREATY, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U. S. military and the Kiowa, Apache, Comanche, and Cheyenne, which arranged for land on which to build the Kansas branch of the Pacific railroad. Contemporary wood engraving
MEDICINE LODGE TREATY, 1867. The 1867 peace council at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U.S. military and the Kiowa, Apache, Comanche, and Cheyenne, which arranged for land on which to build the Kansas branch of the Pacific railroad. Contemporary wood engraving
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1867 Apache Cheyenne Comanche Council Diplomacy Great Plains Kiowa Legal Manifest Destiny Medicine Lodge Meeting Military Negotiation Pacific Ocean Pacifist Plains Rail Road Treaty Tribe Westward Expansion
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The 1867 Medicine Lodge Treaty was a significant event in American history, captured beautifully in this contemporary wood engraving. The image depicts the peace council held at Medicine Lodge Creek, Kansas, between the U. S. military and four Native American tribes: Kiowa, Apache, Comanche, and Cheyenne. This historic meeting aimed to negotiate an agreement that would secure land for the construction of the Kansas branch of the Pacific railroad. It symbolized both diplomacy and conflict resolution as representatives from each tribe engaged in discussions with military officials. The engraving showcases a moment of intense negotiation and collaboration amidst the vastness of the Great Plains. The participants are depicted with solemn expressions on their faces, highlighting their commitment to finding common ground despite past conflicts. This treaty marked an important step towards westward expansion and manifest destiny for America while also recognizing tribal sovereignty. It represented a turning point where peaceful negotiations replaced violence as a means to resolve disputes between indigenous peoples and settlers. Through this print by The Granger Collection, viewers can gain insight into this pivotal moment in history when different cultures came together to shape America's future.
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