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On July 20, 1881, one significant event was the surrender of the renowned Lakota Sioux chief, Sitting Bull. Sitting Bull was a prominent leader and spiritual figure among the Native American tribes, particularly during the era of conflicts with the United States government over land and resources.

After years of resisting the encroachment of white settlers and the U.S. government's policies, Sitting Bull sought refuge in Canada along with his followers in 1877, following the Battle of the Little Bighorn. However, by 1881, the conditions had changed, and he decided to return to the United States and surrender.

In July 1881, Sitting Bull and his band of Lakota Sioux surrendered to American authorities at Fort Buford, Dakota Territory (present-day North Dakota). The decision to surrender was partly due to the hardships the tribe faced while in Canada and the government's promises to provide a reservation for his people if they returned.

After his surrender, Sitting Bull and his tribe were sent to reside on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. His return marked a turning point in his life, as he sought to protect his people's interests while adapting to the changing circumstances of Native American life under U.S. control.

Sitting Bull's surrender and subsequent years on the reservation were marked by challenges and conflicts, including resistance to government attempts to assimilate Native American culture and traditions. Ultimately, his life ended tragically in 1890 during the Wounded Knee Massacre, where he was killed during a clash between Native American Ghost Dancers and the U.S. Army.

The surrender of Sitting Bull in 1881 remains a pivotal moment in the history of Native American relations with the United States, highlighting the complexities and struggles faced by indigenous peoples during that time period.

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