Doc holliday biography video for kids

John Henry Holliday, better known as Doc Holliday, was a famous gunslinger, American gambler, and dentist. He was born in Griffin, Georgia, on August 14, 1851, and died in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on November 8, 1887.

Holliday is best known for his role in the events leading up to and following the Gunfight at the O.K.

Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.

Holliday was born into a wealthy family and attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania.

Doc holliday biography video for kids

However, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis at a young age and was forced to leave school. He moved to the American West in search of a drier climate that would help him with his health.

In the Wild West, Holliday became a professional gambler and gunfighter.

He was known for his skill with a gun and his quick wit. He also had a reputation for being a heavy drinker and a gambler.

In 1881, Holliday joined forces with Wyatt Earp and his brothers in Tombstone. The Earps were involved in a f