Charles Alexander Eastman

Charles Alexander Eastman (1858–1939), also known by his Dakota name Ohíye S’a ("The Winner"), was a Native American physician, author, educator, lecturer, and social reformer whose life bridged two worlds during a period of profound change in American history. As one of the first Native Americans to earn a medical degree in the United States, Eastman devoted his life to improving healthcare, promoting education, and...