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In a lesser-known career in Hollywood, the great INDIANSPRING 2015 athlete promoted the cause of Indians in and out of the movie industry. JOSIAH 22 POWLESS A SONG FROM THE HEART HERO OF THE ARDENNES The beat of indigenous music re-emerged in the 38 Rock ‘n’ Roll of our time. HOW EUROPE LOST AMERICA + Settlement in Newfoundland by the extended HOW EUROPE LOST AMERICA family of Eric the Red ended a millennium ago, an JIM THORPE, 26 CAREGIVER adventure doomed by crimes against the Native DR. JOSIAH POWLESS: DRESSED FOR A inhabitants, and themselves. TREATY MOROSO HERO OF THE ARDENNES A A SONG FROM THE HEART The first Oneida to graduate from medical school ... AND MUCH MORE ERNEST fought two wars, one for better health for his 42 BY people, the other in the final offensive of World DRESSED FOR A TREATY HOTO P War I.