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Warriors Fight for Country
John Atkinson speaks about serving in the U.S. Army and how commanding officers expected more from him as a Native American.
WARRIORS FIGHT FOR COUNTRY
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Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1968 - 1970
It seemed like the sergeants expected more out of me because I was a Native American.
John's story was captured by AMPERS in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center’s Veterans' Voices program and was shared with permission.
Find more stories at AMPERS.org.
Story Themes: 1968, 1969, 1970, Ampers, Army, John Atkinson, Listen, Minnesota Humanities Center, Native American, Native Warriors, Red Lake Nation, Veteran's Voices
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