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Grace Frances Thorpe [1] (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 a Native American woman who served her country during World War II and became an advocate for Native rights and the anti-nuclear movement.
Grace Thorpe, daughter of famed athlete Jim Thorpe, has a remarkable legacy as a veteran and champion of indigenous peoples.
Feb 21, 2023 · Veteran and Native Rights activist Grace Thorpe (Sac and Fox) led a life of service. During World War II, Thorpe joined the Women’s Army Corps and was awarded the Bronze Star for her service in the Battle of New Guinea.
Dec 2, 2022 · Grace Thorpe (Sac and Fox, 1921–2008) served in the WACs as a recruiter before being sent overseas to New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan in 1944. Cpl. Thorpe was later awarded the Bronze Star for her service in the Battle of New Guinea.
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.
Feb 14, 2023 · Grace Thorpe organized her community when she learned that several Native American tribes, including her Sac and Fox Nation, were considering allowing the government to store toxic nuclear...
May 28, 2020 · In honor of Jim Thorpe’s birthday, the museum has made eight significant projects from the Grace Thorpe collection newly available at the Smithsonian Transcription Center.
Grace Thorpe was born on December 10, 1921, in Yale, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of famous American Indian Olympic athlete James Thorpe and Iva Margaret Miller Thorpe. Grace lived in Oklahoma, Chicago, and California as a child.
Mar 2, 2023 · Grace Thorpe organized her community when she learned that several Native American tribes, including her Sac and Fox Nation, were considering allowing...
