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Standing Bear honor on right path

August 6, 2014 | Chief Standing Bear, Legislation, The Trail Ahead

Members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation are on the right path in pushing legislation to honor Ponca Chief Standing Bear and explore the possibility of a historic trail that would help tell his story. Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., described the chief’s contribution...

Fortenberry to Seek Federal Designation for Standing Bear Trail

June 25, 2014 | Chief Standing Bear, Legislation, The Trail Ahead

A 500-mile forced march from northeast Nebraska to Oklahoma by Ponca tribal members more than 125 years ago could soon be etched into the national consciousness. Congressman Jeff Fortenberry plans to introduce a resolution that would designate the trail Chief Standing...
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Did you know that the court case Standing Bear v. Crook was one of the first civil rights cases in the United States?

In today's contentiously divided world, stories of equality and unity are paramount. Chief Standing Bear embodied that saying, "That hand is not the color of yours, but if I prick it, blood will flow and I shall feel pain. The blood is of the same color as yours. God made me and I am a man."

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