OKLAHOMA CITY – The National Native American Hall of Fame will honor its six new inductees on Nov. 1 in Oklahoma City at the OKANA Resort and Hotel in Oklahoma City.
The 2025 National Native American Hall of Fame class’s contributions to Indian Country span disciplines such government, military and athletics.
Dwight W. Birdwell, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
Specialist Five Dwight W. Birdwell was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor by President Biden on July 5, 2022, for his extraordinary valor during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam. Birdwell’s “unwavering courage and selfless dedication” while serving with C Troop, 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division “exemplify the highest ideals of military service.”…