Oliver Otis Howard

(General O.O. Howard)

1830–1909

Civil war General who later oversaw the Freedman's bureau, founded Howard University, and was involved in the Indian Wars.

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Chief Joseph Goes to War  in  Boy's Book of Indian Warriors  by  Edwin L. Sabin


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General O.O. Howard
 in Indian History for Young Folks

The meeting of General Howard and Santos
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

He turned a back somersault into the river
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

He did not quite dare to shoot the representative of President Grant
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

General Howard and his good friend, Chief Joseph
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known

He told me of his latest battle.'
 in Famous Indian Chiefs I Have Known