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The Dodge City Peace Commission, Kansas, USA, June 1883
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The Dodge City Peace Commission, Kansas, USA, June 1883
The Dodge City Peace Commission, Kansas, USA, June 1883. Standing: WH Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; sitting: Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain and Neal Brown. The Dodge City Peace Commission was a group of gunfighters assembled by Earp and Masterson to support Short, who purchased a half share in a saloon in the notoriously lawless town of Dodge City, Kansas, in 1883. An iconic figure in the story of the American West, Wyatt Earp is best remembered for his career as a lawman and his involvement in the notorious Gunfight at the OK Corral in 1881
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The Dodge City Peace Commission - Legends of the Wild West
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. In this iconic photograph, we are transported back to June 1883 in Dodge City, Kansas. The image captures a group of formidable men who formed an unlikely alliance known as "The Dodge City Peace Commission". Standing tall are WH Harris, Luke Short, and Bat Masterson, while seated with a sense of authority are Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain, and Neal Brown. This historic commission was assembled by the legendary figures Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson to support Luke Short. Short had recently purchased half ownership in a saloon located in the notoriously lawless town of Dodge City. Their mission? To bring order to chaos and establish peace within this wild frontier. Wyatt Earp's name resonates deeply within American history due to his career as a renowned lawman and his involvement in the infamous Gunfight at the OK Corral in 1881. Now united with other fearless gunfighters like Bat Masterson and Luke Short, they stood together against lawlessness. This portrait not only showcases these remarkable individuals but also serves as a metaphor for their unwavering commitment to justice amidst turbulent times. It is through their collective efforts that legends were born - tales that continue to captivate our imaginations about life on the untamed American frontier. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece from over a century ago, we cannot help but be reminded of their indomitable spirit that helped shape America's Wild West legacy forevermore.
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