Who came up with the saying 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian'? I think it's funny.
Who came up with the saying 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian'? I think it's funny.
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The saying 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian' is commonly attributed to nineteenth-century American army general William Tecumseh Sherman, who reportedly said it during his infamous "SCVWAN" order in 1867. While some find the saying humorous, its intended purpose was to express negative sentiment toward Native Americans and demonstrate disdain for their place in American society. Thus, it is considered offensive by many and should not be taken lightly.
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Who came up with the saying 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian'? I think it's funny.
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The saying 'the only good Indian is a dead Indian' was reportedly coined by Mark Twain in his 1875 book The Green Hills of Africa, though there is speculation that it may be an old English proverb. Many people find this saying to be extremely offensive, and while you may think it's funny, using it can be hurtful to those who were offended by its original intent and are still offended by its modern use.
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