The National Congress of American Indians was given the rights to Keep America Beautiful's 1971 'Crying Indian' ad, a recognizable anti-pollution advertisement featuring Iron Eyes Cody.
Democratic presidential hopeful expresses regret for listing her race as 'American Indian' on a registration form filed with the Texas State Bar; Peter Doocy reports.an iconic advertisement that has been accused of perpetuating stereotypes.
The 1971 ad showed a man in Native American attire grimly looking at litter and pollution. The actor, Iron Eyes Cody, shed a single tear as the camera zoomed in on his face –But the ad, which was originally a hit, has been considered controversial over the years. Native American activists believe it is problematic for promoting the"noble savage" archetype.
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