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Cornstalk shooters gather their arrows during one of the traditional games of the Cherokee National Holiday at the Cherokee Tribal Complex on Saturday.
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Principal Chief Chad Smith looks through papers as he waits beside his wife, Bobbie Smith, before taking the stage to deliver the State of the Nation address.

The Cherokee National Youth Choir sings the national anthem in Cherokee and in English on Saturday.
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Paula Ragsdale hugs Rep. John Lewis, D.-Ga. Lewis spoke to attendees at the Cherokee National Holiday.

The audience applauds as Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith takes the stage for his State of the Nation address.

Wade Glover of Fort Gibson inspects a handmade bow at the Cherokee National Holiday Art Show.

A Stilwell High School marching band drummer is wheeled through her performance at the Cherokee National Holiday Parade.
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Sammy Ruscoe passes out fans to the hot crowd during the Cherokee National Holiday Parade.
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Sean Downey puts on an umbrella hat in case something rains on his parade.
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