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Grace Frances Thorpe (10 December 1921 – 1 April 2008) was an American environmentalist and Native rights activist. She served with the Women's Army Corps and received a Bronze Star Medal for her service as a Corporal in the New Guinea campaign.
Grace Thorpe was the daughter of Jim Thorpe, a famous Olympic athlete and Native American leader. She served in the Women's Army Corps in New Guinea and Japan, and later became a champion of Native rights and the anti-nuclear movement.
Grace Thorpe, daughter of Jim Thorpe, was a veteran, a tribal judge, and an anti-nuclear activist. Learn about her life, achievements, and legacy from the National WWII Museum collection.
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Feb 21, 2023 · Grace Thorpe (Sac and Fox) served in the Women’s Army Corps, fought for Native American issues, and opposed nuclear waste on tribal lands. Learn about her life of service and activism in this blog post by Because of Her Story.
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Dec 2, 2022 · Grace Thorpe (Sac and Fox, 1921–2008) was a recruiter, soldier and judge who served in the WACs and the Army Civilians in Asia. She was also the daughter of Jim Thorpe, a famous athlete and Native American leader.
The Grace F. Thorpe Collection (1900-2008) includes documents, photographic prints, slides, negatives and other materials that encapsulate the breadth of Grace Thorpe's life and work as a WWII veteran, Native rights activist, and dedicated daughter, mother and family member.
Grace Thorpe was born in Yale, Oklahoma, on December 10, 1921. Grace’s parents gave her a Native American name inspired by her great-grandmother, No Teno Quah. Later in life, Grace would explain the name refers to the power of the wind before a storm. Grace’s mother, Iva Miller, was Cherokee.
