Reflections with Dr Herman J. Viola
Reflections with Dr Herman J. Viola
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Dr Herman J. Viola a curator emeritus at the Smithsonian Institution shares stories of his career working with American Indians
Episode 8 - Riely's Ring from the  Battle of the Little Bighorn
Learn about the story of Lieutenant William Van Wyck Reily's signet ring lost during the Battle of the Little Bighorn and eventually recovered and returned to his family.
Nov 29, 2020
8 min
Episode 7 - Carson Walks Over Ice Counting Coup in Vietnam
In Episode 7 Dr Viola shares stories of Carson Walks Over Ice counting coup as a Green Beret in Vietnam. Dr Viola became friends with Carson Walks Over Ice while working on his book Warriors in Uniform.
Dec 22, 2019
9 min
Episode 6 - Code Talkers in World War I
In Episode 6 Dr Viola shares insights into the fascinating role American Indian code talkers played during World War I ultimately leading to the end of the war. Learn more about this: https://www.viola-research.com/episode-6-code-talkers-in-world-war-1
Jun 8, 2019
12 min
Episode 5 – National Native American Veterans Memorial
In episode 5 Dr Viola discusses the important roles Native Americans have played in the US military and the National Native American Veterans Memorial. https://www.viola-research.com/episode-5-national-native-american-veterans-memorial/
Apr 29, 2019
16 min
Episode 4 - Letters from Joe Medicine Crow
In Episode 4 Dr Viola shares stories about his friendship with Joe Medicine Crow and reads a few letters he received over the years from Joe. Dr Viola also shares a story about meeting former US Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
Apr 10, 2019
19 min
4 Stories About American Indian Valor In Combat
In episode 3 of Dr Viola's podcast, he shares 4 stories about American Indian Valor in Combat. The stories feature: Lori Piestewa Moses Neptune Otis Leader Joe Medicine Crow https://www.viola-research.com/4-stories-about-american-indian-valor-in-combat/
Feb 6, 2019
15 min
Are there any American Indians buried here?
Dr Herman J. Viola shares a fascinating story about visiting the Rhone American Military Cemetery in Draguignan, France and how the experience began by asking the simple question "are there American Indians buried here?" Learn more about story here: https://www.viola-research.com/are-there-american-indians-buried-here-draguignan-france/
Jan 14, 2019
14 min
Stories about Joe Medicine Crow
Dr Herman J. Viola shares a story from Joe Medicine Crow about the Battle of the Littlebighorn and Joe's experience in World War II 'counting coup' against the Germans. You can learn more about these stories here: https://www.viola-research.com/a-crow-story-about-the-battle-of-the-little-bighorn/
Jan 13, 2019
18 min