19 August 1854 Posted on August 18, 2022 by Staff The First Sioux War begins when United States Army soldiers kill Lakota chief Conquering Bear and in return are massacred. Famous Words of Inspiration..."We can be thankful to a friend for a few acres, or a little money; and yet for the freedom and command of the whole earth, and for the great benefits of our being, our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves as under no obligation." Lucius Annaeus Seneca — Click here for more from Lucius Annaeus Seneca Related posts: 19 August 1854 9 August 1854 21 August 1959 6 November 1956 28 March 1854 21 October 1854 19 August 1612 21 October 1854 20 December 1985 28 March 1854