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The Warrior Tradition

2021• 55 minPG

Synopsis

Native American veterans have the highest per-capita service rate of any group in America, reflecting a deep commitment to military service despite historical injustices.

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Why Watch

  • Meet a Native American woman embracing her warrior identity.
  • Find out how ancestral feathers symbolize military service.
  • See the impact of family legacy on military enlistment.
  • Discover the respect veterans receive in Native American communities.

Did You Know

  • Native Americans have the highest per-capita military service rate in America.
  • The narrator's great-great-great-grandfather served as an Apache scout.
  • The narrator's uncle was killed in action on April 10, 1945, in Germany.
  • The narrator's family includes veterans from World War I, II, Korea, and Vietnam.
  • The narrator plans to pass down ancestral feathers to their nephew in the Air Force.

Perfect For

Native American historyMilitary family storiesCultural heritageVeteran experiences
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the per-capita military service rate among Native Americans?

Native Americans have the highest per-capita service rate out of any group in America.

Who was the great-great-great-grandfather of the narrator in the documentary?

The narrator's great-great-great-grandfather was an Apache scout.

What items were given to the narrator as they left for military service?

The narrator was given two feathers that were carried by their great-great-great-grandfather.

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