Letter to Congressman Carl Albert: Defending the Honor of Native Americans Amidst Stereotypes, 1947-04-29

Item — Box: DP 2, Folder: 24

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_2_24_0008

Scope and Contents

The author is writing to Congressman Carl Albert to express disappointment in a colleague from Oregon who made negative statements about Native Americans. The author mentions two Native American individuals who served bravely in the military and died for their country, refuting the negative stereotypes. The author questions if the colleague from Oregon knew these individuals and implies that their sacrifices should be recognized.

Dates

Creation: 1947-04-29

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

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From the Collection:

English

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