Through their bravery and leadership, American Indian leaders carried the voices of their people and served as political officers whose distinctive functions were to execute the established will of the people, protect their homelands and conserve their customs, traditions, and religions.
Featured American Indian Leader
Marcella LeBeau was born on October 12, 1919, on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. As a child, she attended an Indian boarding school. She earned her undergraduate degree in nursing in 1942 from St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota.
After graduation, LeBeau began working as a registered nurse in Pontiac, Michigan. In 1943, she enlisted in the United States Army Nurse Corps to serve in...