Ma-to-toh-pe: Mandan Chief Four Bears, New Town ND

The Mandan Chief Ma-to-toh-pe (Four Bears) was given his name after the battle in which he charged his enemy with the strength of four bears. He was a brave and courageous man and a distinguished war leader. His generosity and fearlessness in battle gained him the respect of the Mandan people who honor his memory to this day. He was immortalized by artists to live on forever as a great part of North Dakota history.
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