History of the United States II / Unit 9 USH2 1208 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Jim Thorpe
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The idea
Jim Thorpe, raised in Oklahoma as a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, ranked among the most celebrated athletes in the world.
In practice
Olympic medals in nineteen twelve, Major League Baseball, and a place among the founders of the National Football League.
Where people slip
Radio, the anchor says, helped make such athletes household names.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
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