Joe Medicine Crow--Last War Chief Turns 101

The oldest living member of the Crow Tribe turned 101 years old Monday. Joe Medicine Crow, who was born Oct. 27, 1913, is the last remaining Crow war chief.

Medicine Crow is noted as a tribal historian, World War II veteran, anthropologist, author and 2009 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

The nation's highest civil honor was bestowed upon Medicine Crow by President Obama.

"As a warrior and living legend, history flows through Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow High Bird," Obama said in a 2009 statement. "Joe Medicine Crow is a symbol of strength and survival, and the United States honors him for his dedication to this country and to all Native Americans."

Medicine Crow was the first of his tribe to earn a master's degree, according to his biography posted on the Custer Battlefield Museum website.

He earned "War Chief" status for his service in WWII, as well as earning a bronze star for meritorious service.

Today, he continues to lecture on the Battle of Little Bighorn at Montana colleges.

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