Sitting Bull & General George Armstrong Custer Signed "The Battle of Little Bighorn" Custom Framed Dual Cut Display (PSA & JSA)

The custom framed display measures 18" x 22" in size and features (2) cuts that have been hand-signed by Sitting Bull (D. 1890) and General George Armstrong Custer (D. 1876).

The Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand, was a major conflict between the United States Army and several Native American tribes, primarily the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho, that took place on June 25-26, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory.

Led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army attempted to engage and defeat the Native American forces, who were resisting the U.S. government's efforts to confine them to reservations and were led by notable leaders such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.

Custer divided his forces into three separate groups, with his own contingent making a hasty and ill-prepared attack on a massive encampment of Native American villages. The Native American warriors responded with fierce resistance and effectively surrounded Custer's detachment. Custer and all of his men under his direct command were killed in the ensuing battle.

The Battle of Little Bighorn was a significant event in American history, symbolizing the challenges and conflicts between the U.S. government and Native American populations during the westward expansion of the country. It had lasting effects on both Native American and U.S. government policies and continues to be studied as a critical episode in the history of the American West.

Sitting Bull, whose Lakota name was Tatanka Iyotanka, was a prominent Native American leader and chief of the Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux tribe. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Little Bighorn and his resistance against the encroachment of white settlers and the U.S. government into Native American territories.

Sitting Bull was born around 1831 in what is now South Dakota. He became a tribal chief and spiritual leader known for his wisdom and courage. He played a crucial role in uniting various Lakota and other Plains Indian tribes against the encroachments of the U.S. government and military.

During the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, Sitting Bull and his allies successfully resisted the U.S. Army's attempt to force them onto reservations. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Native American forces against the 7th Cavalry led by George Armstrong Custer.

However, after the battle, Sitting Bull and his people faced increasing pressure from the U.S. government. In 1881, he surrendered and was taken to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. He lived there for several years, advocating for his people's rights and culture.

Sitting Bull's life took a tragic turn in 1890 when he was killed during an attempt by Indian agency police to arrest him. The circumstances surrounding his death remain debated, but his legacy as a courageous leader who fought to protect his people's way of life and resist oppression continues to inspire and influence Native American rights movements.

Sitting Bull's story is an important part of American history, shedding light on the complex interactions between Native American tribes and the U.S. government during a time of significant change and upheaval in the West.

The autograph(s) has been authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA for authenticity purposes as well as an official James Spence Authentication (JSA) hologram and matching LOA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated & JSA LOA

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