Proposal for an All-Indian Regiment: Correspondence between Senator Elmer Thomas and Ben Dwight, 19351935-08-07Dwight Ben H. (1890-1953)http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_053_12_10_9A_0011Ben Dwight wrote to Senator Elmer Thomas suggesting the establishment of an All-Indian regiment composed of Indian youths with one-half or more Indian blood. He believes that such a regiment would not only make fine soldiers, but also alleviate Indian unemployment. Senator Thomas agrees with the idea and expresses willingness to help, although he is unsure of how such a plan could be implemented.