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Kiowa Military Societies
Warrior culture has long been an important facet of Plains Indian life. For Kiowa Indians, military societies have special significance. They serve not only to honor veterans and …
The First Code Talkers
Many Americans know something about the Navajo code talkers in World War II—but little else about the military service of Native Americans, who have served in our armed forces …
Comanche Code Talkers of World War II
The true story of the US Army's Comanche Code Talkers, from their recruitment and training to active duty in World War II and postwar life.Among the allied troops that came ashore …
Through Indian Sign Language
Hugh Lenox Scott, who would one day serve as chief of staff of the U.S. Army, spent a portion of his early career at Fort Sill, in Indian and, later, Oklahoma Territory. There, …
Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Military Societies
A CHOICE Outstanding Academic BookFor many Plains Indians, being a warrior and veteran has long been the traditional pathway to male honor and status. Men and boys formed military …
Kiowa Ethnogeography
Examining the place names, geographical knowledge, and cultural associations of the Kiowa from the earliest recorded sources to the present, Kiowa Ethnogeography is the most …
The Comanche Code Talkers of World War II
Among the allied troops that came ashore in Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, were thirteen Comanches in the 4th Infantry Division, 4th Signal Company. Under German fire they laid …
Inclusion in the American Military
The US military is one of the largest employers in the country and is a relative microcosm of American society, bringing in people from diverse backgrounds and history to defend …