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    "title": "Letter from Ray Fadden of Akwesasne Mohawk Counselor Organization to President Harry S. Truman Regarding Burial of an Indian at Arlington Cemetery",
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    "ocrText": "3\nWE FACE THE SUNRISE\nWE STRIVE FOR UNITY AMONG OUR PEOPLE\nWe Sken nen, We Kariwiio, We Kasatensara * Peace, Prosperity, Power and Equality to All\nAkwesasne Mohawk Counselor Organization\n(KA NIN KE A KA - PEOPLE OF FLINT)\nSecretary\n(Ra is Tons)\nRay Fadden\naddress\nSept.\nSt. Regis Mohawk Reservation\nHogansburg, New York\nPresident harry Truman\nWashington, D.C.\nence\nWhite nouse\nDear President Truman,\nThe members of our indian organization read of your\nact as regards Sgt onn R. Rice Who died in action in korea.\nWe are ashamed that officials of Sioux City did the cruel\nthing that they did, refusing to bury an Indian in their\ncemetery. We were proud of you, Brother, when we read of\nyou allowing our warrior to be Duried in the Arlington\nCemetery. We want you to Know that we are grateful to you\nand appreciate it very much. any the Great Spirit bless your\nhome for defending one or our people.\nCordially yours,\nRay Fadden\nRay Fadden, Sec."
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