VA Cemetery In Calif. To Honor Native American Vets With Memorial

The video discusses a 15-year project to honor Native American veterans with a dedicated plaza at Riverside National Cemetery. It highlights the historical contributions of Native Americans, including the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII, and the challenges they faced. The project aims to recognize their sacrifices with a bronze statue and a plaza. Fundraising efforts are ongoing, with hopes to complete the project by the end of 2021.

What is the primary purpose of the new plaza at Riverside, CA?

• To provide a recreational area

• To host cultural festivals

• To honor Native American veterans

• To serve as a tourist attraction

Which group of people is represented by the bronze statue at the plaza?

• Only American Indian veterans

• All veterans of World War II

• American Indian, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islanders

• Native American civilians

What was the role of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II?

• They were frontline soldiers

• They transmitted messages using an unbreakable code

• They were military strategists

• They served as medical personnel

What is the current status of the funding for the plaza project?

• Abandoned due to lack of interest

• Funded by the government

• In need of more funds

• Fully funded and completed

By when do the project leaders hope to complete the plaza?

• By the end of 2021

• By mid-2022

• By the end of 2023

• By the start of 2024