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Shullushoma

Shullushoma (c 19th century) was a Native American leader, a Chickasaw chief. He is known for his conviction and saying that white men are as 'savage' as Native Americans.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • It has been a great many years since our white brothers came across the big waters, and a great many of them has not got civilized yet; therefore, we with to be indulged in our savage state of life until we can have the same time to be civilized. … There is some of our white brothers as much savage as the Indian; for that reason we think we might as well enjoy our right as well as our white brothers.
- to Secretary of War, John C. Calhoun, December 1824

Madame Celeste Chateaubriand

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