THE EMERGENCE OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN HERO (Accessible Preview)
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Channel: Described and Captioned Media Program · 2011 · Education
A HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIAN ACHIEVEMENT: THE EMERGENCE OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN HERO (Accessible Preview) Chronicles the survival of the American Indian, in spite of oppressive wars and other acts that attempted to destroy their culture and future. Highlights Sarah Winnemucca publishing her autobiography, the La Flesche family preserving American Indian cultures and religions, Jim Thorpe winning Olympic gold medals, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin setting the stage for survival of American Indians, Charles Curtis elected as Vice President of the United States, and American Indians becoming heroes in World War ll. Registered DCMP members can access this title for free at the following URL: http://www.dcmp.org/Catalog/TitleDetail.aspx?TID=6624
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