Touch the Clouds, 1877, was a chief of the Minneconjou Teton Lakota (also known as Sioux) known for his bravery and skill in battle, physical strength and diplomacy in counsel.

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Touch the Clouds (seated at left with headdress), photo taken fall 1877, during his visit to Washington, D.C. as a delegate to meet with President Hayes.

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[–] Owlchemy 2 points (+2|-0)

Great pic for it's day. I did live in North Dakota for a spell, and can tell ya, this wasn't taken in the winter - LOL

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[–] simone [OP] 2 points (+2|-0)

To cold for my blood!

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[–] Owlchemy 2 points (+2|-0)

I was much younger then - LOL! -30 was nothing, cold is cold ... past a certain point, it really doesn't matter. But it was hard getting my girls going.

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Touch the Clouds, 1877, was a chief of the Minneconjou Teton Lakota (also known as Sioux) known for his bravery and skill in battle, physical strength and diplomacy in counsel.

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