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When I was a young man, I was poor. In a war with other nations, I was in eighty-seven fights. There I received my name and was made Chief of my nation. But now I am old and am for peace.
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"When I was a young man, I was poor. In a war with other nations, I was in eighty-seven fights. There I received my name and was made Chief of my nation. But now I am old and am for peace."
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When I was a young man, I was poor. In a war with other nations, I was in eighty-seven fights. There I received my name and was made Chief of my nation. But now I am old and am for peace. — Red Cloud

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Red Cloud was a Statesman from American (1868–present).

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Who said "When I was a young man, I was poor. In a war with other nations, I was in eight…"?
This quote is attributed to Red Cloud, a Statesman from American.
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Red Cloud lived from 1868 – present.
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