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The Remarkable Life of Joe Medicine Crow, the Last Plains Indian War Chief
TLDR Joe Medicine Crow, a member of the Crow Nation, overcame numerous challenges and completed four tests to become a war chief during World War II, including leading a successful assault on a German bunker, engaging in hand-to-hand combat, and stealing 50 horses from a German camp. His achievements and contributions to Crow history and culture have earned him recognition and honors.
Timestamped Summary
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The episode tells the story of Joe Medicine Crow, the last person to earn the title of Warchief in the Crow Nation.
01:38
Joseph Medicine Crow, born into a prestigious family in the Crow Nation, became the first member of the Crow Nation to earn a postgraduate degree and had plans to pursue a PhD before World War II interrupted his plans.
02:56
During World War II, Joseph Medicine Crow served as a scout in the military, a role that required gathering information about the enemy rather than engaging in direct combat, and he managed to maintain his Crow Nation heritage and traditions throughout his time in the war.
04:10
Joseph Medicine Crow completed the first of his four tests in becoming a war chief by successfully leading a small group of soldiers to assault a heavily fortified German bunker during World War II.
05:15
Joseph Medicine Crow completed two more requirements to become a war chief by engaging in a hand-to-hand fight with a German soldier and taking his weapon, but the final requirement of stealing a horse seemed impossible due to the scarcity of horses on the western front.
06:20
Joe successfully sneaked into a German camp, stole 50 horses, and rode away before his unit attacked, completing the final requirement to become a crow war chief.
07:35
Joe Medicine Crow, the last Plains Indian War Chief, led a remarkable life as a spokesperson for the Crow Nation, historian, author, and speaker, receiving numerous honors and recognition for his contributions to Crow history and culture.
