Native American Hater???

[Xanthippe]

Which historical figure is reported to have said, 'The only good Indian's a dead Indian!'

[Zen]

Stories behind Famous Sayings

The Saying: THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN IS A DEAD INDIAN.

Who Said It: Gen. Philip Sheridan

When: 1869

The Story behind It: In January, 1869, General Sheridan held a conference with 50 Indian chiefs at Fort Cobb in the so-called Indian Territory (later part of Oklahoma). At that time, Sheridan, who had gained recognition as a Union officer in the Civil War, was in charge of the Dept. of the Missouri. One of his duties was to oversee the Indian Territory, making sure that the Indians remained on their reservations and did not harass the white settlers. When Comanche chief Toch-a-way was introduced to Sheridan at the conference, the Indian said, "Me Toch-a-way, me good Indian." Sheridan reportedly smirked and replied, "The only good Indians I ever saw were dead." Later on, the remark became "The only good Indian is a dead Indian."

[Xanthippe]

Thank you, Zen. Much appreciated.