Native American Heritage Month Program: The American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

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A panel of experts will discuss the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and Yankton Dakota writer, educator, and political activist Zitkala-Sa’s role in its passage. The program will also cover citizenship through military service and Native Americans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Acting Chief Operating Officer Jay Trainer from the National Archives will provide opening remarks; participating on the panel will be Rose Buchanan from the National Archives, Rachelle Pablo from the National Museum of the American Indian, and Steve Carney from Arlington National Cemetery. Amber Forrester from the National Archives will serve as moderator.

This program is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation.