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Chief of the Chiricahua Apaches
COCHISE, Nino (1974-1986). Chief of the Chiricahua Apaches. Remembered for his classic book “The First Hundred Years of Nino Cochise” in which he told the story of his life and exploits from the days of the old west up to current times. Some of his greatest accomplishment was upholding the Peace Treaty between the Apaches and the U.S. Government even thought the government violated it and going along with the thought that his father, uncle and grandfather started - to forget the past gripes with the white man and to go along with the present. Cochise’s father died in Washington while he was waiting to meet with President Grant to discuss getting a reservation back. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. On Nino Cochise’s 110th birthday, a special “Nino Cochise Day” was held on Feb. 6, 1984 at Tombstone, Arizona. The Chief was congratulated by numerous personalities including President Reagan. A fine full “in person” signature “Chief Nino Cochise” on a 3”x5” card. Together with a copy of a newspaper article about the Chief and his birthday.............. $55.00
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