Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781588346971)

Rare stories from more than 250 years of Native Americans' service in the military

Why We Serve commemorates the 2020 opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the first landmark in Washington, DC, to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. American Indians' history of military service dates to colonial times, and today, they serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. Why We Serve explores the range of reasons why, from love of their home to an expression of their warrior traditions.

The book brings fascinating history to life with historical photographs, sketches, paintings, and maps. Incredible contributions from important voices in the field offer a complex examination of the history of Native American service. Why We Serve celebrates the unsung legacy of Native military service and what it means to their community and country.

Author: Nmai
ISBN-10: 1588346978
ISBN-13: 9781588346971
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.45lbs
Size: 10.20h x 7.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2020
Booklist 08/01/2020 pg. 10
Library Journal 10/01/2020 pg. 84