Saturday, November 10, 2018, 11:00am - 12:10pm

About The Event

Bravest of the Brave: The Native Americans of World War I

When the United States entered World War I, Native Americans were not yet citizens. Though they could not be drafted, Native American men volunteered to serve. This event recognizes the courageous contributions Native Americans made on behalf of our nation throughout World War I.

• 11:00 a.m. Coffee and welcome reception upon arrival to Bravest of the Brave event
• 11:15 a.m. Welcome remarks, Commissioner Edwin Fountain (Confirmed)
• 11:20 a.m. Introduction of President Jefferson Keel, National Congress of American Indians (Confirmed)
• 11:21 a.m. Remarks, President Jefferson Keel
• 11:31 a.m. Introduction of the film “A Soldier’s Journey”
• 11:32 a.m. “A Soldier’s Journey”
• 11:42 a.m. Introduction of President A’lice Myers-Hall, American Indian Society of Washington, DC and descendant of WW1 veteran (invited)
• 11:43 a.m. Remarks, A’lice Myers-Hall
• 11:53 a.m. Introduction of Ralph Zotigh, Kiowa tribal elder and descendant of WW1 veteran (Confirmed)
• 11:54 a.m. Blessing of Memorial Site and Song, Ralph Zotigh
• 11:59 a.m. Concluding remarks, Commissioner Jack Monahan
• 12:04 p.m. Program concludes

Contact : mmacPhee@susandavis.com
Category: Commemoration & Memorial Events