[5] Born into a working-class family on October 21, 1945, in Waltham, Massachusetts, George was the son of a Blackfoot Sioux father and Irish-American mother.

After the end of his first stint in the army, and due to the growing effort in Vietnam, Mizo chose to re-enlist with the intent of serving in the conflict.

Opting not to return to the war, he was court martialed and served two and a half years in prison before ultimately receiving a dishonorable discharge.

[8] Advocating for change in U.S. policy in Latin America, the group fasted on the steps of the United States Capitol for 46 days and renounced the medals they received for their prior military service.

At the end of their fast on the steps of the Capitol building, Mizo and his fellow protestors appeared on the Phil Donahue Show to discuss their activism.

[20] As part of a story on the peaceful collaboration between the United States and Vietnam, PBS interviewed a supporter of the village project and Mizo's vision of reconciliation.