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Art, Honor and Service

Seneca artist and Vietnam veteran, Carson Waterman, says art saved his life.

Distinguished Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) artist and Vietnam veteran, Carson Waterman, says art saved his life. First, when he was reassigned as a ‘combat artist’ after serving seven months in the 4th Infantry and later, when he returned home, art provided him a respite from the wartime trauma he carried.

AIR DATE 11/11/19

Introduction | Lesson Plan Segment
Introduction | Lesson Plan Segment
Returning Home | Lesson Plan Segment
Returning Home | Lesson Plan Segment
Conclusion | Lesson Plan Segment
Conclusion | Lesson Plan Segment
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Minnie's War Bonnet
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Native American Women in the Military | Lesson Plan Segment
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