People in THE WEST - Fred Eaton As a real estate speculator and former Los Angeles Mayor, Fred Eaton was the mastermind who acquired the Owens River for Los Angeles. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4e...
People in THE WEST - Crazy Horse Celebrated for his ferocity in battle, Crazy Horse was recognized among his own people as a visionary leader committed to preserving the traditions and values of the Lakota way of life. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4c...
People in THE WEST - Joseph F. Glidden Joseph Glidden was an Illinois farmer when he developed a commonplace product that would transform the West, barbed wire. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w40...
People in THE WEST - William Clarke Quantrill Leader of perhaps the most savage fighting unit in the Civil War, William Quantrill developed a style of guerrilla warfare that terrorized civilians and soldiers alike. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4q...
People in THE WEST - Philip Sheridan A ruthless warrior, General Philip Sheridan played a decisive role in the army's long campaign against the native peoples of the plains. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4s...
People in THE WEST - Looking Glass Looking Glass was the war chief who, along with Chief Joseph, directed the 1877 Nez Percé retreat... http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4l...
People in THE WEST - Marshall Field Founder of the department store chain that still bears his name. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w40...
People in THE WEST - Meriwether Lewis The official leader of the epic Lewis and Clark Expedition. http: //pbs.org/weta/thewest/wpages/wpgs400/w4l...
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