Dave Bald Eagle
David Bald Eagle | |
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A photo of David Bald Eagle in 2003 By Phil Konstantin | |
| Lakota leader | |
| In office 1996–2016 | |
| First Chief of the United Indigenous Nations of The Americas | |
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| Born | David William Beautiful Bald Eagle April 8, 1919 |
| Died | July 22, 2016 (aged 97) |
| Resting place | Black Hills National Cemetery 44°22′13″N 103°28′28″W / 44.370389°N 103.474356°W |
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| Mother tongue | Lakota |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1936–1944 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
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| Conflicts | World War II: |
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David William Bald Eagle (April 8, 1919 – July 22, 2016), also known as Chief David Beautiful Bald Eagle, was a Lakota actor, soldier, stuntman, and musician. He is perhaps best known for his appearance in the film Dances with Wolves (1990), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.