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Petalesharro Generous Chief Pawnee by Charles Bird King ca.1822

In 1821, President James Monroe (1817-1825) invited 17 Indians to the White House. Monroe wanted to convince the members of different tribes that the president and the United States were powerful forces. Monroe and the government’s Bureau of Indian Affairs thought that the visit would show off the wealth and strength of the United States. They hoped they could convince the Indians to cooperate peacefully with the government as Americans pushed westward across the continent. The director of the Bureau asked artist Charles Bird King (1785-1862) to paint the portraits of Native Americans for an Indian museum in Washington. King eventually painted dozens of portraits. Five hang in the White House today. The subjects are shown in their tribal clothes. Petalsharro (Generous Chief), a Pawnee, is shown here in a portrait made during his visit to Washington. The great chief wears the warbonnet made of eagle feathers that he wore at the White House on New Year’s Day in 1822. Around Petalsharro’s neck hang necklaces made of trade beads and a "peace medal" with President Monroe’s profile on it. The medals were given as a gift to remind the Indians of America’s authority over them. Native American chiefs had visited presidents since they came to see George Washington. Rarely did their conversations result in keeping peace.

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