Visit Mount Rushmore May 3, 2008
Badlands National Park is a scenic moonscape once described by Gen. George Armstrong Custer as 'hell with the fires burned out ... When Gen. George Armstrong Custer first encountered the Badlands, he described them as "hell with the fires burned out.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Annual tour features 10 homes Apr 11, 2008
This building was named after Capt. Thomas Ward Custer, brother of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer. Thomas Custer was the first American to receive two Medals of Honor. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Montana history almanac: Soldiers stop en route to fight against Sioux Mar 24, 2008
They were bound for the Yellowstone River country to meet up with Gen. Alfred Terry's Dakota Column, which included the 7th Cavalry under Col. George Armstrong Custer, in a campaign against the Sioux. A lieutenant with Gibbon, James Bradley, wrote in his journal: "At this point we are to cut loose from the settlements, having in our front only a few isolated cabins, whose owners occupy them in continual peril of their lives.". (Missoulian, MT)
Oldest burials tell stories of our early history Mar 16, 2008
Her husband, former La Crosse newspaperman Mark Kellogg, was killed in 1876 with Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. He is buried at the battlefield cemetery in Montana. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cowboy strikes a historical note Feb 10, 2008
Instead, they found a museum devoted to the legendary George Armstrong Custer. A little old lady inside turned out to be a living history on the U.S. Army commander's life. (AZCentral -- News)
The Sky's The Limit For The Custer Institute Jan 17, 2008
Located in Southold, the Custer Institute - the name of which is derived from the maiden name of the founder's wife, the grandniece of General George Armstrong Custer - began as a small group of amateur astronomers who would meet every weekend to chew over their scientific interests. Before long, in 1927, the group formalized their dedication to the sciences by establishing an astronomy organization. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Coronado, Mackenzie share key roles in Swisher history 11-04-2007 Nov 4, 2007
Like Mackenzie, it s commander George Armstrong Custer held a temporary commission of general during the Civil War before being reduced in rank in the regular army. Both were then colonels. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Haunters of the Little Big Horn Oct 24, 2007
Native American Tribes that fought against Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and his troops were the Sioux Nation: Hunkpapa, Lakota, Sans Arc, Oglala, Miniconjoux, and Blackfoot and the allied Cheyenne. Most warriors survived. (Suite101.com)
History conference looks at railroad Oct 15, 2007
His talk will focus on the contrast and conflict between Gall, Sitting Bull's chief lieutenant, and Jay Cooke, the chief financier of the Northern Pacific, and Cooke's proxies, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and Col. David S. Stanley, and their commands during the Yellowstone Expeditions of 1872 and 1873. An emeritus professor of history at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Larson is the author of "Gall: Lakota War Chief "and "Red Cloud: Warrior-Statesman of the Lakota Sioux.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The New York Timess David Cloud reports: Oct 14, 2007
Gen. George Armstrong Custer - Circa 1870. Inside NYTimes. (Harper's Magazine)
Complete Story Oct 10, 2007
I feel as betrayed as the soldiers who blindly followed General George Armstrong Custer into the Battle at Little Big Horn. But Donna, I have to work almost every day until the date you want to have this thing, I pleaded. (Bradstown Kentucky Standard, KY)
Worst Game Ever Oct 4, 2007
Whether it was the ill-fated charge of The Light Brigade into imposing Russian artillery at the Battle of Balaclava, the annihilation of George Armstrong Custer during his infamous last stand, or Neville Chamberlain declaring there would be peace in Europe a week before World War II broke out. Of all mankind's most legendary errors, however, there still remains a most tragic and inglorious blunder that may scar the integrity of the human race for all eternity. (IGN Mac)
Texas officials seek voter rights changes Sep 18, 2007
The return of the lock of hair and leggings belonging to Sitting Bull was requested by Ernie LaPointe, great-grandson of the Hunkpapa Lakota chief who became famous for defeating Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer at the battle of Little Bighorn. Sitting Bull was killed while being arrested by tribal police in 1890 and the lock of hair and leggings were obtained by an Army doctor, who later donated them to the museum. (Boston Globe)
Native American replaces American Indian at RCJ Sep 18, 2007
Custer Died For Your Sins wrote on Sep 13, 2007 11:43 AM:" With the past hostilities in the land quest by the United States of America, they sent a misguided, over-zealous, low-achiever named General George Armstrong Custer to confront the Indigenous Tribes in defense of their lands. Custer met his bloody fate along with his men, because of the United States of America's injustice towards Indigenous Tribes. So let's all remember that "Custer Died For Your Sins" in hopes that mankind in America... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Barbee e-mail saga continues, slowly Sep 16, 2007
"I want you to remember the Alamo. I want you to remember George Armstrong Custer. And I want you to remember Jim Whitehead.". SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT: After Mr. Grantham had recounted examples of ongoing economic development in Augusta, sales tax projects and the state Transportation Department's $225-plus million redesign of Interstate 20 at Bobby Jones Expressway, Dr. Randy Smith said Mr. Grantham had failed to mention one very important project: the $93 million expansion of University... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Petraeus joins history's parade of generals called by Congress Sep 11, 2007
Major Gen. George Armstrong Custer embarrassed his superiors when, in congressional testimony, he verified allegations that federal agents had taken money for Indian reservations. By some historical accounts, the resulting shortages on the reservations sent Indians back out to fight. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Wish You Weren't Here Aug 26, 2007
"It is said that as a somewhat deflated George Armstrong Custer lay bleeding in the Montana dirt at the Little Big Horn, he turned his glazed and dimming eyes east and said, 'At least we won't have to go back through South Dakota.' ". - Tim Cahill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Starr: Iraq's Indian Country Aug 25, 2007
Revisit and contemplate the tale of General George Armstrong Custer and the battle of Little Big Horn. Pride of the kind considered one of the seven deadly sins can carry a heavy toll in "Indian Country". (Zmag.org)
America's Troops on Duty Need Your Support Aug 24, 2007
That Army regiment is historically significant as it was formerly commanded by George Armstrong Custer in 1876 at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Coming under intense fire from North Vietnam Regulars additional troops could not be air inserted into the battle. (PR Newswire)
The Sycamore tree on Willowbrook Drive Aug 21, 2007
Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer was a frequent visitor to this land called illowbrook as was Captain Myles Keogh, who fought bravely at his side in the battle of Little Big Horn ... The romance never grew to fruition because Myles Keogh and his colorful commander, George Armstrong Custer, met their fate on a grubby ridge of land at the junction of the Big Horn and Little Big Horn rivers in the Minnesota territory. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Civil War aeronauts: Up, up and away in their dutiful balloons Aug 18, 2007
Several generals (including George Armstrong Custer) also rode the winds without incident. However, General Fitz-John Porter one dawn nearly suffered disaster when, without assistance, he took off by himself. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The state wants money. The "Indians" want the money. It is never enough. I suggest the state make gambling legal. Let the consumer decide where they want to go. Get the rules straight first before opening anything new. More... Aug 15, 2007
General George Armstrong Custer wrote on Aug 14, 2007 1:19 PM:" The Tribes enjoy an advantage in California, it's called a monopoly! There is nothing like it in Nevada, New Jersey, Missouri or anywhere else gambling is legalized to everyone including indian tribes. If Rincon disagrees with the state becoming a financial partner in their amended compact agreement, then don't sign. You already have a financial partner in your casino, Harrah's casino. Harrah's takes at least 8% of your net gaming... (North County Times)
Montana History almanac - Red Cloud celebrated as U.S. left Fort Smith Jul 31, 2007
Nearly three years before his demise on the Little Big Horn, Lieutenant Col. George Armstrong Custer and some 90 soldiers barely avoided a fatal ambush on the Yellowstone, opposite present-day Miles City. Custer and company were scouting for a Northern Pacific Railway survey party when six Sioux warriors lured them toward a grove of timber. (Missoulian, MT)
Rodney Street district subject of upcoming tours Jul 10, 2007
A scout for George Armstrong Custer lived here, as did Louis Riel, a Canadian politician who founded the province of Manitoba, and then led a rebellion to preserve the rights of the Mtis people. Even Ted Kaczynski stayed here for awhile, locked up in the county jail immediately following his 1996 arrest in Lincoln. (Helena Independent Record)
Historic Black Hills land sells for $2.4 million Jul 3, 2007
6-acre Cold Creek Unit that included a portion of Floral Valley, named and discovered in 1874 expedition by Gen. George Armstrong Custer. That unit sold for 7,000 an acre or a total of 830,200 to an individual buyer from Colorado, according to Steve Riss of Gillette, who attended the auction. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Custer in charge: Fast says farewell; new fort leader called 'right flag officer at the right time' Jul 1, 2007
Jim wrote on Jun 30, 2007 5:49 AM:" Is Maj. Gen. Custer III any relation to the infamous George Armstrong Custer? Now wouldn't that be ironic? Great patriotic article, tho...Hooyah! ". Copyright. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New meets old at re-enactment Jun 23, 2007
Around 300 spectators were undeterred by 90-degree heat and thick dust as they watched the defeat of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer s 7th Cavalry by the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians. When the crowd was asked at the beginning of the event to show hands for how many had traveled from outside of Montana, around 75 percent raised their hands. (Montana Standard, MT)
Fort Lincoln: A treasure in our backyard Jun 21, 2007
LOADING Jun 21, 2007 - 05:44:06 CDT The enduring interest in Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer draws thousands of visitors to Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park every year, but the fort and its environs have a far richer story to tell than that of just one man. The replicas of earthlodges in On-a-Slant Village are a striking reminder that the Mandan tribe long predated the U.S. cavalry soldiers as residents of the locality. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Custer historian speaking in Medora June 17 Jun 14, 2007
In the past 40 years, Barnard has written seven books and numerous articles on the Battle of the Little Big Horn, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and the men who served with him. Barnard, a retired journalism professor, has also been recognized for his expertise on Bismarck Tribune reporter Mark Kellogg, who was killed at the Little Big Horn, First Sgt. John Ryan, who survived the battle, and the archeological digs at the battlefield site in Montana. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Battle of Little Big Horn now showing as miniseries on YouTube May 6, 2007
Gen. George Armstrong Custer and the U.S. Army s Seventh Cavalry battle with several bands of Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians and fall to their demise east of the Cheyenne River near Wasta on a ranch owned by Rusty and Angela Lytle ... Gen. George Armstrong Custer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Opens Apr 30, 2007
in 1868 by soldiers led by Col. George Armstrong Custer. The attack on Sand Creek triggered many retaliatory attacks by Indians, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn, where Custer was killed. (CBS 4, CO)
Massacre of native Americans memorialized Apr 30, 2007
Black Kettle survived but was killed in an attack at Washita, Oklahoma, in 1868 by soldiers led by Col. George Armstrong Custer. Since some of the victims of the attack were of mixed blood -- the descendants of Indians and white fur traders -- whites today also have a reason to revere the memorial, Limerick said. (CNN -- US)
Historic Homes Tour -- Annual event gives visitors a glimpse inside some of Fort Leavenworth's interesting abodes Apr 13, 2007
Gen. Phillip Sheridan, Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and Gen. Colin Powell. 620 Scott Ave. - For the past 60 years, this Victorian Gothic Revival-style house has been the home of British liaison officers and their families. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Five Questions: Column goes way down in history Mar 31, 2007
Just ask George Armstrong Custer. Q: If I were to travel back in time and give the Confederate forces at Gettysburg about a dozen M1 Abrams tanks and two or three F/A-18F Super Hornets, how would Pennsylvania be different today. (Scranton Times, PA)
Buffalo Soldiers' legacy lives on in LV Mar 26, 2007
Many white officers, including George Armstrong Custer, who was slaughtered during the Battle of Little Bighorn, saw the commands as injurious to careers and refused leading what they saw as "inferiors." Prejudice in the frontier towns was so severe that sniper attacks against black troops were common. And blacks often were charged unfairly with crimes that ended in jail time or death. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Pilot Gets Medal of Honor 41 Years Later Feb 25, 2007
Crandall was leading a group of 16 helicopters in support of the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment -- the regiment led by George Armstrong Custer when he met his end at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, or "Custer's Last Stand.". Without Crandall's actions, the embattled men at Ia Drang would have died in much the same way -- "cut off, surrounded by numerically superior forces, overrun and butchered to the last man," the infantry commander, Lt. Col. Harold Moore,... (Herald Sun)
A look back at a tedious, brief history of haircuts Feb 25, 2007
Contrary to what the paintings and lithographs suggest, George Armstrong Custer did not gallop to his death on the Little Big Horn with his famous long blond hair billowing behind him. He had cropped his hair short before leaving Fort Abraham Lincoln on May 17, 1876. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Indian fighter passed through Gold Bluffs, Del Norte Feb 16, 2007
This may have contributed to the massacre of Gen. George Armstrong Custer at Little Bighorn because he did not have reinforcements. The last time Crook fought in the Indian War was from 1882 to 1886 against Geronimo, who was the leader of the Apache's in Arizona. (Daily Triplicate)
Armageddon on turf Feb 4, 2007
Remember: George Armstrong Custer was the favorite that day he lost big. And so was Goliath. (Los Angeles Times)
