Today in History - September 4, 1886 - Geronimo Surrenders to the U.S. Government

Geronimo Surrenders to the U.S. Government - September 4, 1886

 One of our favorite Apache Indians surrendered to the U.S. Government, this day in History, in the year of 1886.
Geronimo, the Apache Chief who lived in present day Arizona and Mexico, tried to protect his tribe for 30 years, but now was outnumbered by the citizens of the United States. His people, the Chiricahua Apaches, clashed with the non-Indian settlers in 1858, and finally they became exhausted and gave up. 
Geronimo's parents were killed by the Mexicans, and as a way to get back for what they had done, Geronimo led raids against American and Mexican settlers. In 1874, Geronimo and his people were moved by the U.S. Government to a reservation in Arizona, where living conditions were less than ideal. After escaping and being returned to the reservation and trying to bring harm to Americans by raiding them, he was finally persuaded to surrender. Eventually, he became a farmer in Oklahoma Territory, and it is said that he converted to Christianity. He died at Fort Sill in 1909.
Source: History.com-Geronimo Surrenders