Russell Means: Most Famous American Indian

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“Russell Means”

Native American, Russell Means, was born on November 10, 1939. He is described during his life as ‘the most famous American Indian of the 20th century”. Even in the 20th century he would represent his culture by dressing in resemblances of his ancestors. Russell was an activist and a member Sioux tribe, known for leading many battles between the U.S. and the Native Indians. Later he became an actor, acting in such films as “The Last of the Mohicans”. Russell died at 72, from “esophageal cancer, which had spread recently to his tongue, lymph nodes and lungs".
After reading Russell Means biography, I can conclude that Means was a man who stood up for his rights. He wanted his tribe to be protected and valued. Russell was

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