White Earth Veteran's Wall Application
American Indians have proudly worn our nation's uniform in every one of our conflicts . . . American Indians per capita - have the highest percentage of their people in military service, exceeding every American ethnic group." - Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Former U.S. Senator.
The White Earth Wall of Veterans honors the generations of White Earth members, descendants, and community members who have served in the armed forces of the United States since the American Revolution. For some, their commitment to the U.S. military doesn't make sense. Why would we serve a country that overran our homelands, suppressed our culture, and confined us to reservations? Our people have served for the same reasons as anyone else - to demonstrate patriotism or pursue employment, education, or adventure. Many were drafted. Yet tribal warrior traditions, treaty commitments with the United States, and responsibility for defending our homelands also inspired the enduring legacy of Indigenous military service nation-wide.
Note: Requirements for Wall of Veterans determined by the White Earth Veterans.
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