Chief Stand Waite, a Cherokee Indian originally known as Standhope UWaite, was a Confederate general--yes, you read that right--who became the last representative of that nation to surrender arms (23 June 1865) and thus technically end the American Civil War. Sorry to give away the climax of this story, but I recommend reading how Chief Stand got to that point. It's fascinating stuff.
Chief Stand Waite, a Cherokee Indian originally known as Standhope UWaite, was a Confederate general--yes, you read that right--who became the last representative of that nation to surrender arms (23 June 1865) and thus technically end the American Civil War. Sorry to give away the climax of this story, but I recommend reading how Chief Stand got to that point. It's fascinating stuff.
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