CSPAN3 Reel America Fallen Eagle - 1950 July 13, 2024
These warriors came in peace, bearing the symbols of peace. They were received as brothers among brothers and children of the chief. The warrior hunted to feed his family, and fought to defend them. The man selected the site of his tipi, accomplished the ritual that blessed in the eyes of the great spirit, and left the remaining details to the women. Meanwhile, the men of each family new to the village paid their respects to the chief, with symbols of wisdom and authority spread before them. They smoked a ceremonial pipe together. Tobacco to the sioux is a fountainhead of fellowship, a sacred ...