It may be original research, and might not be valid to include in this article. – Tecumseh He was the true American. BS.. I appreciate your intentions, but must point out that your argument is flawed. Just one example, in the "box" it is listed that he was born on the Scioto River and in the text he was born near Xenia. Glover, E. S. (Eli Sheldon) - Chicago Lithographing Co. - Ruger, A.
Sugden has devoted the last 30 years researching Tecumseh. Allan Eckert is the foremost expert on Tecumseh and frontier history, and his "A Sorrow In Our Heart" is the most recent comprehensive study on Tecumseh. 1. Tecumseh - Shawnee From the 1927 Grand Council of American Indians In a speech to then Governor of the Indiana Territory, William Harrison, Tecumseh spoke the following words on August 11, 1810 Brother, I wish you to give me close attention, because I think you do not clearly understand. Wikipedia:WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North AmericaTemplate:WikiProject Indigenous peoples of North AmericaTecumseh's Speech, of August 11, 1810, To Governer William HarrisonWas Tecumseh an ally of the British in war of 1812?Tecumseh's Speech, of August 11, 1810, To Governer William HarrisonWas Tecumseh an ally of the British in war of 1812? The terms “Indian” and “Native American” are both We also know the following: 1) that “Indian” correctly refers to someone from the country of that name in South Asia. 1) Paul Finkelman, James A. Percoco - 2009 says: "Tecumseh and his war band joined the British against the United States in the War of 1812." Our Copper Colored people. But Wikisource also had something about the British being in Detroit, which doesn't seem to matter because the Creeks lived nowhere near there. (The correct answer is Xenia). Its a very recent thing that people in Canada has taken an interest in Tecumseh, mostly started in the 60's when people in Canada became a bit more sensitive to people and ideas that weren't anglo Introduction; I.Literature of Exploration and Discovery. And since it is not included in any of the more recent Tecumseh biographies, I think we sould be careful not present this information as fact, but attribute it to the person making the claims. And that community as a whole has to decide on the most reasonable term for an encyclopedia format. So, anybody object to my fixing a least that one contradiction? There seems to be some dispute about the location of Tecumseh's birth. Tecumseh rallied his Indian allies to join the British forces in the siege of Detroit. ), 378 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Harrison, William Henry - Tecumseh A 1995 Census Bureau Survey of preferences for racial and ethnic terminology (there is no more recent survey) indicated that 49% of Native people preferred being called American Indian, 37% preferred Native American, 3.6% preferred "some other term," and 5% had no preference. (The amplification notes are a book in themselves.) (1761–1837). Seems like an interesting discussion of the idea of the commons as part of Tecumseh's legacy. Tecumseh was a brilliant hero for his time and for his people, and he deserves sincere and accurate praise for his real record of struggle, and for his real achievements. I urge anyone interested in learning about this great human being to read Sugden's book. 1 print : lithograph on wove paper ; 29.2 x 38.7 cm. Tecumseh's Speech to the Osages (Winter 1811-12) One of the great figures of early Native resistance to colonization was Tecumseh, a Shawnee leader, who earned a reputation for his skills in fighting white settlers and militias in the Midwest. Personally, I would like you to think over your comment or "withdraw your support". Colton, George Hooker 5) Michael Lee Lanning - 2005 "In addition to losing the battle, the British lost Tecumseh, their most important Native American ally, who was mortally wounded.
Introduction-Native American Accounts; 2. It sounds like a british colonial looking down their nose at the dirty "natives" who are fouling up their occupation. Second, I think the inclusion of the quote in the opening paragraph of the article is not at all accurate to the subject of the article, because of what it excludes: After watching with fascination the episode "Tecumseh's Vision" from the mini series "We Shall Remain" on PBS's American Experience, I contacted 2 of the historians who were on the program. We should not call the Native Americans Indians. I am quite familiar with this topic, and have access to some of the source books used in the article. Also available in digital form. IMO, Tecumseh earned this deserved praise by his successful work as a diplomat and negotiator, as well as by his military genius. If not, I'll tackle a few more problems. Numerous scholars and authors have treated the "accursed" waves speech from Tecumseh as historical. Speech to Governor of Indiana Territory, William Harrison, on August 11, 1810. The World’s Famous Orations.
Kevin Myers's response: Wow, so what you're saying is that some of those ignorant aborigines don't even know what to call themselves.