11-foot Billy Frank Jr. statue to represent Washington state in D.C.'s National Statuary Hall, symbolizing his fight for tribal fishing rights.
11-foot Billy Frank Jr. statue will represent Washington state in D.C.'s National Statuary Hall, with Frank depicted sitting by the Nisqually River, reflecting his lifelong fight for tribal fishing rights. The Seattle artist, Haiying Wu, chose the resting pose to honor his perseverance. Frank will become the ninth Indigenous figure in the collection, and the first to represent Washington.
June 16, 2024
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