July 24, 2000

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The Buffalo SoldiersUnsung Heroes of the Old
West

• July 24, 2000
• Villa Tapp
• EDU 506-02

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Unfortunately, history books have not given an
accurate depiction of African-American history.
But did you know that African-Americans have
fought in every major war in this country, and
some of the most courageous, and highly
decoratedsoldiers were the Buffalo Soldiers.
Come take a journey to the west as we rediscover
these magnificent cavalrymen.
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Task for Buffalo Soldiers

• research the life of the Buffalo Soldiers through
  a slide
• presentation,
• understand and appreciate diversity through the
  injustices
• of minorities,
• create a textbook using multimedia and make a
  time line,
• compose a business letter,
• create an original work of art based on the life
  Buffalo
• Soldiers,
• learn about animals in the wild through a fun
  activity.

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Unfortunately, history books have not given an
accurate depiction of African-American history.
But did you know that African-Americans have
fought in every major war in this country, and
some of the most courageous, and highly
decorated soldiers were the Buffalo Soldiers.
Come take a journey to the best as we rediscover
these magnificent cavalrymen.
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Buffalo Soldiers Indian Wars

• Seminole-Negro Indian Scouts
• Medal of Honor Recipients
• Pvt. Adam Paine
• Pvt. Pompey Factor

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The Forgotten Heroes

• Indian Scouts
• Military Peace Establishment of the United States
• 9th Cavalry Regiment at Greenville, LA
• 10th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Leavenworth, KS

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Skirmishes Against Great Indian Chiefs

• Victorio
• Geronimo
• Nan

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Thank you for traveling back in time with the
Buffalo Soldiers Unsung Heroes