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Who Is Annie Oakley: Woman Sharpshooter

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Annie Oakley: Woman Sharpshooter Excitement ripples through the crowd as a short, brown haired women walks into the arena. Bang! Countless glass balls and clay pigeons fall to the ground in just a few seconds. The stadiums roared with cheers from the stunned audience. The legendary Annie Oakley had done it again. Known for her amazing skill of sharpshooting, Oakley was a star of the West and one of the most famous woman in the world during her time. Annie Oakley defined and impacted society by challenging traditional roles of men and women, amazing many people by her extraordinary talent of marksmanship, and displaying her skill throughout the world. Even at a young age, Annie Oakley contested the roles of men and women. Annie had a difficult …show more content…

Annie believed that women needed to know how to operate with firearms to defend themselves and to assist in fighting for their country (”Annie Oakley” HistoryNet). Annie Oakley taught more than 15,000 women how to shoot, as defense for themselves and as exercise for the brain and body (“Annie Oakley” History TV). Annie volunteered to organize a regiment of female sharpshooters during WWI (”Annie Oakley” Biography.com). Through her performances, Annie demonstrated that shooting was not intimidating and that women and children could handle guns (“Library Information”). After her retirement, Annie wrote articles for magazines about the enjoyment of shooting and she encouraged other women to try it (”Library Information”). Annie felt that women should pursue the sport of shooting and use it for their …show more content…

Oakley was befriended by Sitting Bull. He adored her so much that he “adopted” her and gave her the nickname “Little Sure Shot” (”Annie Oakley” Biography.com). Annie Oakley performed for royals such as Kaiser Wilhelm II (”Annie Oakley” Biography.com). On a trip to Europe, Annie performed for Queen Victoria and King Umberto I who were absolutely amazed by her performances (“Annie Oakley” History TV). Annie charmed nobles with her unusual talent and personality. Not only was Annie known for shooting talent, but also for her kindness and personality. Annie was different from most performers. She was sweet, modest, feminine, and honest (Haugen 9-13). Crowds of all different ages were drawn to Annie’s performances because of these attributes (“Annie Oakley” Encyclopedia). Annie had a generous heart towards those in need. She sent money to her extended family and donated to charities to help little orphans (”Annie Oakley” Biography.com). Annie helped many in need by providing money for

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