In Defense of Indian Heroes: A Response to Ignorant Remarks, 1947-04-29

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_24_0008

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The letter is a response to a congressman from Oregon who made derogatory remarks about Native Americans, specifically calling them shiftless Carl Albert and cussed. The writer lists examples of brave and heroic Native Americans, such as Sequoyah Downing and Melvin Myers, who served their country and died in the line of duty. The writer questions if the congressman from Oregon knew these individuals and suggests that his remarks were unfounded.

Dates

1947-04-29

Language of Materials

English

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