The Special Courage of Captain Pratt

February 14, 1964
Season 1 - Episode 17: The Special Courage of Captain Pratt

Season 1 - Episode 17: The Special Courage of Captain Pratt

The Great Adventure - Backdrop

Overview

Richard Pratt's now controversial efforts to assimilate Native Americans into "white" society by education and rejection of tribal traditions. He advocated for Native Americans and founded the Carlisle Indian Industrial School.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Great Adventure

Season

Season 1

Episode Number

17

Air Date

February 14, 1964

Guest Stars

Ivan Dixon

Ivan Dixon

Sgt. Willis

John Marley

John Marley

Grey Beard

Denver Pyle

Denver Pyle

Gen. Mills

Paul Burke

Paul Burke

Capt. Richard Pratt

Antoinette Bower

Antoinette Bower

Anna Pratt

Valentin de Vargas

Valentin de Vargas

Okahatan