The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the National Medal of Honor Museum share a belief that stories of courage and sacrifice should be remembered, shared, and carried forward.
As the presenting sponsor of the Fall Programming Series, the Choctaw Nation is helping bring veterans, families, and communities together through meaningful experiences inspired by the values embodied in the Medal of Honor.
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Among the members of the Choctaw Nation is U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Tony K. Burris, the only member of the Nation to receive the Medal of Honor.
During the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge in the Korean War, Burris deliberately exposed himself to enemy fire, helped reveal and eliminate fortified positions, and inspired his unit to secure the strategically important Hill 605. Burris was mortally wounded during the assault.
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States, with more than 240,000 tribal members and over 13,000 associates. Its historic reservation encompasses nearly 11,000 square miles in southeastern Oklahoma, and its oral tradition reaches back more than 13,000 years.
Guided by the vision of “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” the Choctaw Nation continues a long and proud tradition of military service. That commitment makes this partnership a natural extension of the Museum’s mission to share stories of courage, character, and service to others.
We are proud to partner with the National Medal of Honor Museum to share the stories of our military heroes. Veterans and those who serve our nation are held in the highest regard. Their courage makes us stronger, and their service makes us free.
