Dave Bald Eagle
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David William Bald Eagle (April 8, 1919 – July 22, 2016[3]), also known as Chief David Beautiful Bald Eagle, was a Lakota actor, soldier, stuntman, and musician.
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Waniyetu Opi[1] | |
Lakota leader | |
In office 1996–2016 | |
First Chief of the United Indigenous Nations of The Americas[2] | |
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Born | David William Beautiful Bald Eagle (1919-04-08)April 8, 1919 Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota |
Died | July 22, 2016(2016-07-22) (aged 97)[3] Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota |
Resting place | Black Hills National Cemetery 44.370389°N 103.474356°W / 44.370389; -103.474356 |
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Mother tongue | Lakota |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1936–1944 |
Rank | Sergeant |
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Battles/wars | World War II: |
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