Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Woodstock | Summary
‘‘Because My Father Always Said He Was the Only Indian Who Saw Jimi Hendrix Play ‘The Star- Spangled Banner’ at Woodstock’’ begins with the narrator, Victor, remembering his father. Victor’s father quickly becomes the focal point of the story, as Victor explains how his father went to prison after beating up a National Guard private at a peace demonstration. The event was heavily documented, since Victor’s father was a Native American. Victor recalls how, even though somebody new was killed every day in prison, his father was able to escape any serious confrontations. After...
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