Geronimo - History Maker Bios Author:Catherine A. Welch Biography of Geronimo written for ages 9-12. — 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 h... more »e 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.
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