Zitkala Sa – 1898
Zitkala Sa was the nickname of Gertrude Simmons, who many people called Red Bird. She was an American activist who, during her adult life, fought for the rights and livelihood of the people of her community. Zitkala Sa founded the American Indians National Council in 1926 after moving to Washington, D.C., with her husband. She served as a liaison officer between the foundation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the time of her death in 1938, she was still fighting and lobbying for the rights and causes of Indians in the country.
Zitkala Sa
Jim Thorpe – 1887
Jim Thorpe has made his name in history as back in 1912 after qualifying for the Olympics team with regular footwear, it was taking from him when he finally appeared at the games. However, he never let it bothered him as one of his teammates willingly lent him one foot of his after Thorpe found one foot in a garbage bin. He won so many events except the javelin that he got a bronze just because it was his first attempt.
Jim Thorpe
