Indians of North America

The traditional artillery funeral caisson carrying the remains of Sergeant 1st Class John Rice wends its way through Arlington National Cemetery to the grave. A full-blooded Winnebago Indian, his family had been refused burial of his remains by a cemetery in his native Sioux City, Iowa. President Harry S. Truman stepped in and arranged for his burial with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Sgt. Rice was killed in action in Korea, September 6, 1950. See also 77-1710. From: Arthur Marasco.

Volunteer pallbearers of the 3rd "Old Guard" Infantry Regiment lift the flag over the casket of Sergeant 1st Class John Rice who was killed in action in Korea, September 6, 1950, while leading his squad in a First Cavalry Division attack. A full-blooded Winnebago Indian, his family had been refused burial of his remains by a cemetery in his native Sioux City, Iowa. President Truman stepped in and arranged for his burial with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Family mourners are seated in the front row. In the wheelchair is Sergeant Rice's mother, Mrs. Samie Davis.

Navajo tribal council meeting.

Commissioner of Indian Affairs William A. Brophy (third from the left) outside the Department of Interior Building in Washington, D. C., with a group of unidentified Blackfoot Indians.