Did a fun swap with a Postcrosser in Texas who sent 2 cards showing Lakota Sioux and the Black Hills of South Dakota. This card features Ben Black Elk, son of the well known Lakota Holy Man, Black Elk. Ben worked from many years as a part of the tourism business at Mount Rushmore, a known landmark carved into a mountain on land that is still claimed by the Sioux. The US Govt admitted to taking it illegally and has offered payment, which has been steadfastly refused.
Another Lakota card features a US Postal Service stamp honoring the Lakota war leader Crazy Horse and the controversial Crazy Horse monument being carved by the son of the Mt Rushmore artist. Crazy Horse was killed by soldiers after surrendering to authorities; his body was buried in an undisclosed location by his family.
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