An image of Ponca Chief Standing Bear is one of two finalists for Nebraska's commemorative state quarter.

The Nebraska Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee approved the image of Chief Standing Bear and another one of Chimney Rock. Gov. Dave Heineman (R) will make the final choice.

Chief Standing Bear was one of several Poncas who were arrested for trying to return to Nebraska after being forced to go to Oklahoma. He went to federal court to seek his freedom and the judge in the case issued a landmark ruling that said Indians had individual rights.

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State, fed quibble over quarter (The Lincoln Journal Star 2/3)
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