The Chief Who Wanted Peace And Died For It — The Tragic Story Of Black Kettle
He had moved his band to the assigned area.
He had reported to the military commander at Fort Lyon.
He was doing what friendly Indians were supposed to do.
The soldiers attacked.
He dragged his wife out of the chaos.
She had been shot nine times.
He got her out alive.
Four years later, at the Washita, he was still trying.