Piominko Died Believing Peace Was Coming

Brad Lieb

The great “Mountain Leader” Piominko was early to befriend the Americans. Establishing diplomatic ties and a government-to-government relationship on behalf of the Chickasaw Nation, he prized the Presidential Peace Medal he received. It represented the promise he received from the first President, George Washington.

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Piominko Befriends the Americans

Brad Lieb
"Mountain Leader" Piominko has been called "the American Indians' George Washington."

Piominko Signs Hopewell Treaty to Protect Boundaries

Richard Green
Piominko and several other minkos signed of the Hopewell Treaty, which defined the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation.

Piominko's Military Jacket

Jeannie Barbour
The military jacket was introduced to the Chickasaws by George Washington when he gave one to Piominko as a gift.

Religion and Morality of George Washington

Lisa Billy
Lisa Billy has always admired George Washington’s view that it’s religion and morality that will keep our nation strong.

George Washington Recognized Tribes as Sovereigns

Lisa Billy
George Washington believed in native people and recognized tribes in the U.S. Constitution as sovereign governments.