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GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custer, left, as a Captain in the Union Army, with General Alfred Pleasonton in April 1863

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custer (seated wearing the uniform of a major general) with his wife, Elizabeth, and brother, Tom: photographed by Mathew Brady in 1865

GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Photographed c1875

GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Photographed c1875

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. A symbolic depiction of the principals at the Battle of Little Bighorn, George A. Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull

Custer before he went to West Point, holding a picture of the girl he never married: oil over a daguerreotype, c1856
GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839-1876). Custer before he went to West Point, holding a picture of the girl he never married: oil over a daguerreotype, c1856

GOLD MINING. Soldiers of an expedition commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer discovering gold in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in 1874

BATTLE OF WASHITA, 1868. Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custers men shooting some of the 900 horses captured from the Cheyenne Native Americans led by chief Black Kettle along the Washita River

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custers Last Charge: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

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"Yellow Hair: The Bold Legacy of George Armstrong Custer" George Armstrong Custer, a renowned American army officer with his striking yellow hair, left an indelible mark on history. From his early days as a Captain in the Union Army alongside General Alfred Pleasonton to his fateful encounter at the Battle of Little Big Horn, Custer's name became synonymous with bravery and controversy. In photographs captured during his time, we see a determined man whose golden locks framed his resolute face. Whether it was the iconic image of him at the Battle of Little Big Horn or the captivating portrait taken around 1875, Custer's presence commanded attention. Cigarette cards featuring this gallant soldier further immortalized him in popular culture. His exploits on the battlefield were celebrated and admired by many who collected these treasured pieces of history. But behind every great man stands an equally remarkable woman. Elizabeth Bacon Custer, wife to George Armstrong Custer, stood steadfastly by her husband's side throughout their tumultuous journey together. A photograph from 1885 captures her grace and strength as she supported her beloved warrior. The Battle of Little Big Horn marked both triumph and tragedy for General Custer. As he valiantly fought against overwhelming odds, it became evident that even heroes are not invincible. This historic event forever etched itself into our collective memory as we remember General Custers' death struggle on that fateful day. Today, George Armstrong Custer remains an enigmatic figure - revered by some for his military prowess and criticized by others for controversial decisions made during battle. Regardless of one's perspective, there is no denying that this American army officer left an undeniable legacy that continues to captivate our imagination even today.