Mystery Presidential Artifact

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For this intriguing mystery project, I wanted to research an underrated president who has made significant contributions to society, but remains largely unknown. This president certainly fits the bill due to his quiet nature and unheralded achievements. Mystery Artifact Created By: Diego Espinoza Clues Read the Clues to Determine Which President this Artifact Represents Clues This object was a gift presented to the president. This gift symbolizes a sense of gratitude towards the president. This gift was worn by the president. This gift was given to the president after he signed a landmark legislation. Can you determine... Which president is represented here? Which group of people gave the gift to the president? What legislation did the president sign that earned him great popularity among the group of people? Significance and Research Object: Native American (Sioux Tribe) Feathered Headdress President: Calvin Coolidge Details: During his presidency, Calvin Coolidge signed the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924. To express a sense of gratitude and establish a new relationship between the government and Native Americans, the Sioux tribe welcomed President Coolidge into their community by presenting him with a feather headdress as a symbol of unity. Throughout his presidency, Coolidge was a strong advocate for tribal cultural rights. He felt great sympathy for the Native American community due to their harsh treatment and poor living conditions during the years of persecution and forced assimilation (during the Jackson presidency). President Coolidge met with several tribal leaders to further strengthen relations after the signing of the Native American Citizenship Act. In addition, he accepted tribal membership from the Sioux tribe. Contribution: This act granted Native Americans voting rights and citizenship. The act was a response to the Native Americans' involvement in the military during World War I, when 10,000 Native Americans participated despite not being considered American citizens. President Coolidge signed the act not only to grant citizenship but also to give Native Americans the chance to integrate into American society. As a result, some Native Americans became farmers. Impact on America: After a long history of disenfranchisement with the Native American community, Native Americans were finally recognized as Americans after President Coolidge signed the act. They were given rights and citizenship, which led to numerous job opportunities. Sources: Calvin Coolidge: First Sitting Prez Adopted by Tribe Starts Desecration of Mount Rushmore. (2016, July 26). Retrieved February 23, 2017, from https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/calvin-coolidge-first-sitting-prez-adopted-by-tribe-starts-desecration-of-mount-rushmore/ Coolidge signs Indian Citizen Act. (n.d.). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/coolidge-signs-indian-citizen-act Visual Evidence Calvin Coolidge: First Sitting Prez Adopted by Tribe Starts Desecration of Mount Rushmore. (2016, July 26). Retrieved February 23, 2017, from https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/calvin-coolidge-first-sitting-prez-adopted-by-tribe-starts-desecration-of-mount-rushmore/ Calvin Coolidge: First Sitting Prez Adopted by Tribe Starts Desecration of Mount Rushmore. (2016, July 26). Retrieved February 23, 2017, from https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/calvin-coolidge-first-sitting-prez-adopted-by-tribe-starts-desecration-of-mount-rushmore/ To Learn More Indian Citizenship Act: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-indian-citizenship-act http://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/jazz/jb_jazz_citizens_1.html