Native American Military Contributions
With a Focus on the Vietnam Era
By Cameron Mahlum

Internet Quest:

4. Alan Caldwell (Menominee), Vietnam Veteran

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Study the interview of Alan Caldwell, Vietnam Veteran (Menominee) and answer these questions:

1.  According to Alan Caldwell, how do the Menominee and other tribal communities regard men and women who serve in the U. S. Armed Forces? Why?

2.  On the Menominee Reservation, how do people show their appreciation towards veterans?

3.  In showing appreciation, which veterans do the Menominee include?

4.  Which two future U. S president were defeated in battle by the Menominee? When and where did this happen?

5.  What is guerilla warfare? What are its origins in America? How was this valuable in Vietnam?

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