La Flesche Susette

La Flesche

 (lä flĕsh′, lə), Susette Also called Inshta Theumba ("Bright Eyes"). 1854-1903.

Omaha Indian writer and lecturer. Her work helped bring about more favorable US government policies toward Native Americans.

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