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Kurtis Gustin
Emma Brauer
Seth Winebrenner
Danielle Thomas
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- Bismarck Tribune, North Dakota (June 24, 1874): "No wonder that Gen. Custer is confident that Indians can not successfully cross his path. Armed as this expedition is, officered as it is, no body of Indians likely to be brought to bear on it, could seriously embarrass it."
- North Dakota, a place on the frontier, had full confidence in Custer's ability. Praising his command and his treatment of his men, saying he is "ever thoughtful of the interests of his men"

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-"The appalling tale of Indian butchery confirmed" Chicago Tribune July 7th, 1876.
-"He has had great experience as an Indian fighter and is acquainted with all their tricks and modes of warfare. If he was caught in and (ambush)... it was because his enthusiasm got the better of his judgement." Chicago Daily Tribune July 7th, 1876.
-The newspapers realized that information was exaggerated but still attempted to give a balanced report in some cases.

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Helena Herald, Montana (July, 20, 1876)
- "General"
- "Gallant 7th Calvary"
- "Custer remained alive till the end of the engagement, animating his men to determined resistence"
- After the defeat at Little Big Horn, Montana still viewed Custer as a brave and heroic leader

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Local news was far more concerned with reporting facts. The national news dramatized the battle for emotional effect. Custer was portrayed in a neutral manner in local news and portrayed as a hero in national news.

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Cairo Bulletin (October 6, 1875)
- "Indians are like children that are spoiled if they get petted"
- "[The Black Hills] is a fine country, and I am interested to see it opened to the whites"

Correspondent: Do you think the opening of the Black Hills will be of assistance towards the solution of the Indian question.
Custer: Yes, I do, as it will gradually force the wild Indians to the reservations and accustom them to government rations."