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Alan Karchmer for the National Museum of the American Indian

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS MEMORIAL

Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans
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The National Native American Veterans Memorial procession and dedication took place on November 11, 2022. More than 1,500 Native veterans representing more than 120 Native nations processed from the museum to the dedication event on the National Mall in front of the United States Capitol. The weekend celebration included performances, talks, book signings, and more activities for all ages.

Native Veterans Procession

Memorial Dedication

Procession

Dedication

Memorial

Weekend Celebration

Gallery photos by Matailong Du for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian
Header photo by Alan Karchmer for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian