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DC | Closer Look: National Native American Veterans Memorial
Join museum specialist Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné) for a closer look at the National Native American Veterans Memorial, designed by artist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, 1941-2025). Pablo will share with visitors about the creation and design elements of the memorial, and the legacy of Native service in the United States Armed Forces.
What's on View
An elevated stainless-steel circle balanced on an intricately carved stone drum, the design of the National Native American Veterans Memorial is simple and powerful, timeless and inclusive. The design incorporates water for sacred ceremonies, . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.