History Detectives

“Bird & Bomb Symbol/Chief Black Kettle/Lincoln Note”

The evocative symbol of a bird dropping a bomb is investigated. Gwen Wright connects a tiny swatch of tattered red fabric to a pivotal moment in U.S. Civil War history. The history of a neckpiece and leggings once thought to belong to Chief Black Kettle, known as a Cheyenne Peace Chief is traced. A note purportedly signed by President Lincoln is examined.

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