2006-10-18 10:48:31 · 24 answers · asked by mick f 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
John Wayne
2006-10-18 10:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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."
http://www.trivia-library.com/b/origins-of-sayings-the-only-good-indian-is-a-dead-indian.htm
2006-10-19 04:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the shame of all Americans! "I don`t go so far as to think the only good Indians are dead Indians. but I believe nine out of ten are, and I shouldn`t inquire too closely into the case of the tenth. The most vicious cowboy has more moral principal than the average Indian". Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) American president and racist bigot. A pathetic attempt to justify and continue the American custom of re-writing history.
2006-10-18 11:31:19 · answer #3 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
General Philip Sheridan
2006-10-18 11:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by j H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Armstrong Custer to General Sheridan.
2006-10-22 10:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philip Sheridan
2006-10-18 12:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must have been Custer. By the way, you know this one? When the affore mentioned General asked a 'red indian' what they called the country before the white man got there, he replied "Ours". Hope this helps...
2006-10-18 14:00:10 · answer #7 · answered by Paul J.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Andrew Jackson, a famous Indian killer before becoming president.
2006-10-18 11:32:58 · answer #8 · answered by GG Alan Alda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're looking for General Sheridan, who denied having said it.
General Urko in Beneath the Planet of the Apes said 'the only good human is a dead human'.
2006-10-18 10:59:59 · answer #9 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
General Custer, who was a true Indian-hater.
2006-10-18 13:12:17 · answer #10 · answered by lordofthetarot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋