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Uncovering the Mystery of the Staged Photo of a Native American in Rock Creek Park, 1924

This 1924 photo of a Native American posing with his bow and arrow in Rock Creek Park was clearly staged. Uncover the mystery behind this historic image from the Library of Congress.
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This is an odd photo from 1924. It’s clearly a staged shot of a Native American posing with his bow and arrow in Rock Creek Park.

Native American in Rock Creek Park
Native American in Rock Creek Park

Source: Library of Congress

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