1960: Koshare Indian Dancers are in the Congressional record because their culturally appropriated (aka interpretative) dance "have no equal in this country."

Visit of Koshare Indian
Dancers of La Junta, Col
Mr Chenoweth, Mr Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to extend my remakrs at this point in the Recess.
     The Speaker - Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Colorado?
     There was no objection. 
   
  Mr Chenoweth - Mr Speaker, I take great pleasure in announcing the visit of the Koshare Indian dancers of La Junta, Col, who will appear at the Uline Arena next Saturday and Sunday, under the sponsorship of the Brightwood Lions Club of the District. Perhaps some of you have read the newspaper articles concerning the visit of this Boy Scout troop, and the ads which have appeared in the Washington papers.
     None of these boys are Indians, but are schoolboys who are members of the Explorer Scout Troop of La Junta, Colo. Mr J F (Buck) Burshears, of La Junta, has been Scout leader of this troop for many years. Under his expert training the troop has won national and international recognition for the outstanding manner in which they interpret Indian dances. They have no equal in this country in presenting these dances of our American Americans. 
     These boys live in my district, and I am very proud of their achievements. This is the third time that I have had the privilege of welcoming the Koshares to Washington. They are on an extensive trip which will take them to New York City and many other places in various parts of the country. They have performed in Madison Square Garden and at many national conventions of service clubs and other organizations. They have received a great deal of favorable publicity, including a motion picture, and many articles in national magazines, and are always in great demand.
      I am sure that the members would enjoy seeing these boys give their dances in full Indian costume. I hope that many of you will be able to attend their shows....
1960, May 26
Congressional Record Vol 106.9

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