Quote by: Wilma Mankiller

A significant number of people believe tribal people still live and dress as they did 300 years ago. During my tenure as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, national news agencies requesting interviews sometimes asked if they could film a tribal dance or if I would wear traditional tribal clothing for the interview. I doubt they asked the president of the United States to dress like a pilgrim for an interview.


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  • NameWilma Mankiller
  • DescriptionChief of the Cherokee Nation
  • BornNovember 18, 1945
  • DiedApril 6, 2010
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAuthor
  • AwardsNational Women's Hall Of Fame