George Armstrong Custer
After graduating from West Point at the bottom of his class in 1861, George Armstrong Custer became a United States Army officer. His leadership abilities were demonstrated during the American Civil War, and he was elevated to brigadier general of volunteers at the age of 23, a young age for a military officer. After displaying his bravery during the American Civil War, he went on to fight in the American Indian Wars as well. Then, on June 25, 1876, while commanding the 7th Cavalry Regiment, he was ambushed by an alliance of Indians at Little Bighorn, which is now known as “Custer’s Last Stand.” and he and five companies were murdered.
Geronimo
Geronimo, also known as “the one who yawns,” was an Apache leader and healer who belonged to the Bedonkohe branch of the tribe. A feared and revered Native American leader, Geronimo was responsible for a number of attacks against Mexican and United States soldiers that are considered to be part of the Apache-United States struggle, which sprang from the Americans establishing Apache territory following the Mexican-American War. Geronimo was always on the run from the United States after breaking out of various Indian reservations until he was apprehended and imprisoned. After being released, he made his living by attending exhibits and other public events.
