Geronimo (History Makers Series: Native Americans)

True of False? Geronimo is an ancient Apache name.

False! Geronimo's Apache name is Goyahkla. It is said that when he appeared in battle, soldiers in the Mexican Army were terrified. They called out in Spanish to Saint Jerome, shouting "Geronimo!"

He began training as a warrior when he was seven years old.He became a symbol of the fearless warrior. The U.S. Army later nicknamed a fighter helicopter the Apache in his honor.He rode in President Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade.

Read these and other History Maker Bios about Native American Leaders: Chief Joseph, Quanah Parker, Sequoyah, Sitting Bull, Tecumseh.


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