Barack Obama
Related: About this forumBlack Eagle.
I just learned that is the native people's name for President Obama. I just thought that was cool. It's an honorable title and I thought you guys would like it.
Awknid
(381 posts)I thought it was cool too! Sounds like they respect him.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)it seems he was adopted into a tribe in Montana and given that name in 2008. I should have looked it up first. But it's still cool.
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)Cleita
(75,480 posts)Aristus
(68,334 posts)The story is, The President was adopted by the Fox Indian tribe, and given this name (terrific name, BTW...)
The truth is, he was adopted only by the chief of the Fox tribe, not the entire tribe.
I love the name. It's patriotic, descriptive, and dignified-sounding.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)It makes him sound daring and intrepid...
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)hopemountain
(3,919 posts)and, further, when adopted by the chief, one is recognized as part of the tribe.
treestar
(82,383 posts)Maybe the first POTUS to have a name? Wonder what Bush's was - Dumb Dog?
Cleita
(75,480 posts)one from the Crow Nation, One Who Helps People Throughout the Land.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2010/12/obamas-indian-name-one-who-helps-people-throughout-the-land/1#.Uw93NxxW15c
I prefer Black Eagle. I don't even what to there what Bush should be called.
IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)"Paleface Who Pees On Himself" or something similar.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)He Who Cannot Walk Straight.