(NPR) Hank Adams, The 'Most Important Indian,' Dies At 77

Hank Adams, The 'Most Important Indian,' Dies At 77

Hank Adams, right, died Dec. 21 at the age of 77. Adams fought for Native American treaty rights throughout his life.



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Hank Adams, The 'Most Important Indian,' Dies At 77

Hank Adams, a lifelong Native American civil rights advocate, died Dec. 21 at the age of 77. Adams is most well-known for his work in getting the federal government to uphold tribal treaty rights.