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...into their open touring car one afternoon to drive to Mt. Vernon. The Indians came bearing gifts, a blanket for the Great White Father, a ring for the Great White Mother. Solemnly they filed past the Father's car shaking his hand until the turn came of Chief Kolchavteewah. For a moment, to Franklin Roosevelt's surprise, it looked as if Kolchavteewah was going to kiss the Presidential hand, but the Redman's lips never actually touched the Roosevelt flesh. Following an old Indian custom, he made a secret sign. Then the tribesmen did a buffalo dance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY: Delinquents | 5/25/1936 | See Source »

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