IRA HAYES: The Akimel O'odham Warrior, World War II, and the Price of Heroism

The gripping, forgotten tale of Ira Hayes--a Native American Icon and WWII legend who spent his later life haunted by being a hero. He was hailed as a hero and maligned as an alcoholic. Reveals that these fluctuating views were primarily the product of American misconceptions about Native people, the nature of combat, and even alcoholism. Photos.