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Charles Young Unscramble

An African American soldier wearing a flat brim, light-colored hat with dark-colored blouse and his arms crossed at his chest

The Colored American, c.1901

Charles Young's work ethic, academic leadership, and devotion to duty provided a strong base for his achievements in the face of racism and oppression. His long and distinguished career as a commissioned officer in the United States Army made him a popular figure of his time and a role model for generations of new leaders.

Read Colonel Young's abbreviated life story on the park's website and then come back to try your hand and unscrambling the following challenges. All clues are taken directly from the Charles Young page on the park's website and deal directly with major moments from his storied life.

When you finish, check your answers with the answer key at the bottom of the page. Good luck and enjoy learning about this true American hero!

Photo of several large stone buildings and a large white-colored dirt field behind them with mountains in background

U.S. Army

A Stone tomb with carved letters reading YOUNG and Charles Young Colonel in a green field with other headstones behind it

NPS Photo / Tom Engberg

ANSWER KEY

1: GABRIEL and ARMINTA

2: UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY at WEST POINT

3: WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY

4: SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

5: BATTLE of AUGA CALIENTE

6: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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