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American sharpshooter Annie Oakley is hired by Nate Salsbury to be a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West.
In 1885, famed sharpshooter Annie Oakley joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, dazzling audiences with her skill.
Annie Oakley's extraordinary marksmanship earned her a place in Buffalo Bill's Wild West in 1885.
Performing alongside riders, roping acts, and cavalry reenactments, she became the show's star attraction.
Her feats included shooting cigarettes from mouths and splitting playing cards edge-on.
Oakley's success challenged gender norms and inspired women across America.
She toured Europe with the troupe, becoming an international celebrity.
Oakley's legacy endures as a symbol of skill, independence, and the American frontier myth.
1885
sharpshooter
Annie Oakley
Nate Salsbury
Buffalo Bill's Wild West