Native American Shoots Bow and Arrow Near Rock Creek

1920s, Rock Creek Park

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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

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Source: Library of Congress

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