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First Woman Elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
Her Portrait Soon to Be on The U.S. Quarter coin
MANKILLER, Wilma. (1945-2010). Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation for 10 years (1985-1995). In the history of the Cherokee’s, she is the first woman to be elected Chief. She was involved in the occupation of Alcatraz Prison during the 1960’s. . She is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Mankiller, A Chief and Her People. An Autobiography by the Principal Chief of the Cherokee People. St. Martin's press, 1993, First Edition. Two hundred ninety-three pages with illustrations. Inscribed and signed on the half title page: "For Lillie Best wishes to a Native Sister, Wilma Mankiller 3/2/94." In near Mint condition with dust jacket..................................$115.00
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