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1.) 1883 - Sarah Winnemucca Publishes Her Autobiography
Sarah Winnemucca was a Paiute Indian who fought for American Indian civil rights.
2.) 1900 - The La Flesche Family Starts to Preserve American Indian Cultures and Religions
Indian leader Joseph La Flesche's children, Susette La Flesche, Susan La Flesche, and Francis La Flesche, led the way to preserve American Indian rights, and American Indian heritage.
3.) 1912 - Jim Thorpe Wins Olympic Gold Medal
Jim Thorpe who won gold medals at the Olympics, has inspired other American Indian athletes, like Billy Mills, Sam Bradford and Joba Chamberlain.
4.) 1924 - Gertrude Simmons Bonnin Sets the Stage for Survival of American Indians
Gertrude Simmons Bonnin was an American Indian leader for American Indian Heritage and Civil rights.
5.) 1929 - Charles Curtis is Elected Vice President of the United States
Charles Curtis, the first American Indian Vice President, helped pave the way for American Indian rights.
6.) 1942 - American Indians Become Heroes in WWII
WWII American Indian heroes included the Navajo Code Talkers, Ira Hayes, who help raise the flag on Iwo Jima, and General Clarence Tinker.