Red Jacket

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Red Jacket, a Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan in Western New York, was a key figure in negotiating with the United States after the American Revolutionary War. He advocated for his nation's interests and signed the Treaty of Canandaigua in 1794, which helped protect some Seneca territory in New York state. In 1805, he delivered a famous speech titled "Religion for the White Man and the Red," showcasing his impressive oratorical skills.

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Born In New York, United States
Died on January 20, 1830
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