Red Bird

Red Bird (c. 1788 – 1828) was a leader of the Winnebago (or Ho-Chunk) Native American tribe. He was a leader in the Winnebago War against the United States. He attacked settlers in the area of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, but surrendered when American forces marched into Ho-Chunk territory. He died in prison in 1828 while awaiting trial.

Famous quotes containing the words red and/or bird:

    “One encounters very capable fathers abashed by their piano-playing daughters. Three measures of Schumann make them red with embarrassment.”
    —Alfred Döblin (1878–1957)

    “No bird soars too high, if he soars with his own wings.”
    —William Blake (1757–1827)