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ho's your favorite movie, television or
rock star? If you were alive around 120
years ago, your favorite star might have
been Annie Oakley. She was one of the most
famous performers at the end of the 1800s.
Annie was the star of Buffalo Bill's Wild
West Show. For her act, she rode into a big
circus-type ring wearing a buckskin dress
and a big hat. A cowboy would throw clay
targets into the air and Annie would shoot
the targets while riding at a full gallop.
Annie could shoot a glass ball by aiming her
gun backwards and spotting the ball in a
mirror! In another stunt, Annie's husband
Frank would pick up an ace of hearts. Bang!
Annie could shoot right through the heart at
the center of the card from 30 feet away!
ew people could shoot targets like Annie
Oakley. Yet, when Annie was a young
girl, it was not considered very lady-like for
a woman to shoot. Annie showed the world
that a lady could be strong, brave and a
crack shot, too!
Standards Link: History: Students understand the contribution of
women to the American culture.
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