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Wilma Mankiller — This Day in Women's History

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Cherokee Nation · Politics · Activism

Wilma Mankiller

1945 – 2010

First woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

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Dec141985
Politics
Becomes first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Sworn in after serving as Deputy Chief.
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