The true history of the birth of the United States has long fought to be told, and the bravery, tenacity, and resistance of the indigenous peoples of North America are a large and indispensable part of that story. Fighting against the now-disgraced ideals of manifest destiny, the Native American heroes from the 15th century up through to the 21st century have dedicated, and in many cases lost, their lives in the struggle to keep their unique and important cultures alive.
Want to know more? Read on to learn about some of the greatest Native American heroes from history.