The Unlikely Friendship Between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill

Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill were two of the most famous figures in American history. Sitting Bull was a Lakota Sioux chief who fought against the United States government in the Indian Wars. Buffalo Bill was a frontiersman, showman, and scout who became famous for his Wild West shows.

Despite their different backgrounds, Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill developed a close friendship. They first met in 1885, when Buffalo Bill's Wild West show came to Sitting Bull's reservation. Sitting Bull was impressed by Buffalo Bill's showmanship and his respect for Native American culture. Buffalo Bill was impressed by Sitting Bull's wisdom and his leadership skills.

Blood Brothers: The Story of the Strange Friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill

by Deanne Stillman

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The two men became friends and spent time together both on and off the reservation. They shared stories, discussed their experiences, and learned from each other. They also worked together to promote peace and understanding between Native Americans and whites.

Their friendship was not without its challenges. Some whites were critical of Buffalo Bill for associating with Sitting Bull, whom they saw as a savage. Some Native Americans were critical of Sitting Bull for befriending Buffalo Bill, whom they saw as a representative of the government that had wronged them.

Despite these challenges, Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill remained friends until Sitting Bull's death in 1890. Buffalo Bill continued to honor Sitting Bull's memory and work to promote peace and understanding between Native Americans and whites.

The Significance of Their Friendship

The friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill was significant for a number of reasons.

• It showed that friendship is possible between people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• It helped to break down stereotypes and promote understanding between Native Americans and whites.
• It inspired others to work for peace and understanding.

The friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill is a reminder that even in the most divided times, it is possible to find common ground and build bridges between people.

Additional Resources

• Sitting Bull
• Buffalo Bill
• Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill

Image Credits

• Sitting Bull: Library of Congress
• Buffalo Bill: Library of Congress

Blood Brothers: The Story of the Strange Friendship between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill

by Deanne Stillman

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
File size	:	19237 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	305 pages

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