EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 2 MIN
August 12: Chief Goose
from Dakota Datebook · host Grace Kaiser
Chief Giles Goose, also known as Joseph, was an Arikara scout, soldier, and mail carrier whose life reflected the rapid change on the Great Plains. Between 1870 and 1882, Goose served as a scout for the U.S. Army while military posts lined the Missouri River. During this time, he guided and protected settlers and traders traveling along this route, the primary transportation and trade corridor.
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