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Wilma Mankiller was born on this day in 1945 in Tahlequah, Okla. A Native American activist, social worker and community developer, Mankiller made history as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the second-largest Indian nation in the U.S. /1
Wilma Mankiller. Photo credit: The New York Times’ April 6, 2010 obituary.
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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may the ghost of wilma mankiller step on his balls every night in his sleep
June 4, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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"The most fulfilled people are those who get up every morning and stand for something larger than themselves."
--Wilma Mankiller
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Wilma Mankiller, Narrated by Julie Reed
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August 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Remembering Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the #Cherokee Nation, who died #OTD in 2010.

Mankiller was known for her accomplishments in education, healthcare, and government reform. #NativeAmerican

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Black-and-white portrait of Wilma Mankiller. She sits outdoors on a rough wooden bench against a weathered adobe wall, hands calmly clasped in her lap, gazing directly at the camera with a steady, resolute expression. Her dark hair is shoulder-length and slightly wavy; she wears a tailored blazer over a blouse, a long pleated skirt, and simple earrings. Scattered leaves on the ground. The image radiates quiet strength, deep connection to land and heritage, and the dignity of a trailblazing Native American woman leader.
April 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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Wilma Mankiller, Narrated by Julie Reed
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August 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Today's #Shero is Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

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Wilma Mankiller rebuilt an entire nation — while quietly battling the body that tried to shut her down. She was the first woman elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation — a title that once belonged to her male ancestors. But Wilma Mankiller didn’t just inherit a name. She earned it, brick by brick, in a tribe still reeling from centuries of broken promises. Before politics, she was a single mother living in public housing. Before that, a teenager forced out of rural Oklahoma by the U.S. government’s relocation program — dumped into 1950s San Francisco, far from her culture, her land, her roots. The dislocation nearly broke her. So she fought her way back. She learned community organizing. She helped bring running water and electricity to rural Cherokee homes — not with speeches, but with her own hands. She’d drive the trucks, lay the pipes, cook for the workers. They called her stubborn. She called it love. When she finally ran for Principal Chief in 1987, she was mocked, threatened, even spat on. A woman in power? Unheard of. But she won — and kept winning. Under her leadership, the Cherokee Nation built schools, expanded healthcare, and doubled tribal enrollment. And all the while, Wilma’s body was attacking itself. She survived a near-fatal car crash. Battled a rare neuromuscular disease. Fought off lymphoma and kidney failure. Multiple surgeries, transplants, oxygen tanks — and still she kept working. Her final years were quiet. No spotlight. Just gardens, family, stories. But she left behind a different kind of legacy — not fame, but foundation. She didn’t just make history. She made home. “The secret,” she said, “is to hold on to the dream, and keep walking — even if you have to crawl.”
August 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Wilma Pearl Mankiller ( November 18, 1945 – April 6, 2010) was a Native American activist, social worker, community developer and the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
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Wilma Pearl Mankiller Oklahoma Publishing Company Black & white photo.
December 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Wilma Mankiller was the first woman to be the Principal Chief in the Cherokee nation. She grew up in OK & CA as US Govt was disbanding & dispersing tribes across the US. She returned to OK & began working locally revitalizing her community. This led to her election as Principal from 1985-95, won 83%
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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“MANKILLER examines the legacy of Wilma Mankiller, who overcame rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief in 1985.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8n0...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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September 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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#OnThisDay, 14 Dec 1985, Wilma Mankiller was sworn in as Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She went to serve two more terms as Chief.

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Wilma Mankiller in 1985, in front of the seal of the Cherokee Nation
December 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
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Wilma Pearl Mankiller (1945-2010), was the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.

She is the inspiration for many generations of Cherokees, especially women.

She broke barriers for Native Americans and women’s rights.

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March 23, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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"Take what is handed out and turn it into a better path."
Wilma Mankiller

Wilma Mankiller was the first female Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
July 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, was born #OTD in 1945.

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Black-and-white portrait of Wilma Mankiller. She sits outdoors on a rough wooden bench against a weathered adobe wall, hands calmly clasped in her lap, gazing directly at the camera with a steady, resolute expression. Her dark hair is shoulder-length and slightly wavy; she wears a tailored blazer over a blouse, a long pleated skirt, and simple earrings. Scattered leaves on the ground. The image radiates quiet strength, deep connection to land and heritage, and the dignity of a trailblazing Native American woman leader.
November 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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getting scared about a girl only reinforces the mankiller vibes tbh
October 7, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Julie Reed is a citizen of the Cherokee nation, Native American historian, author, and professor whose reflective essays include a widely syndicated piece about Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of Cherokee Nation. @jreedmo.bsky.social #WeAreAmerica250
August 21, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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#OnThisDay, 14 Dec 1985, Wilma Mankiller was sworn in as Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She went to serve two more terms as Chief.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #AmericanHistory 🗃️
Wilma Mankiller in 1985, in front of the seal of the Cherokee Nation
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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To learn more about this inspiring leader, check out our documentary #MANKILLER www.mankillerdoc.com
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November 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Mankiller broke down social and economic barriers, serving as a role model for Native Americans and women and encouraging future generations to challenge the status quo. She dedicated her life to the Cherokee people and their rights, leaving a legacy of visionary, principled leadership. /end
Wilma Mankiller overcame rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation’s first woman principal chief in 1985. Photo courtesy of the Wilma Mankiller Foundation.
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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#OTD in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as the first female Principal Chief of the #Cherokee Nation, one of the most prominent tribes in the U.S.

Serving until 1995, Mankiller was known for her accomplishments in education, healthcare, and government reform. #NativeAmerican #leader
Black-and-white portrait of Wilma Mankiller, first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. She sits in front of the official Great Seal of the Cherokee Nation, wearing a dark blouse, with shoulder-length dark hair and a calm, confident expression. Full-page magazine spread from Parade Magazine, August 18, 1991. The dramatic headline in huge bold letters reads “SHE LEADS A NATION.” Below it, a large black-and-white photograph shows Wilma Mankiller standing outdoors with a group of Cherokee community members. Extensive article text details her rise to leadership, the Cherokee Nation’s self-sufficiency efforts, and her personal story of overcoming hardship. Hank Whittemore's byline is bottom right.
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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“The secret to our success is that we never, never give up.” -Wilma Mankiller

National Museum of the American Indian, Washington DC

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July 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Mankiller. Ladykiller.

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December 8, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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Lmao Mankiller Danger Jones is crazy work
CHAPTER ONE They don't call me Mankiller Jones for nothing. They call me Mankiller Jones because I tell people that's my name and I throw kind of a fit if anyone calls me anything else. Honestly, I have a feeling most people call me Shirley behind my back. Or Mx. Jones if they're feeling formal. It doesn't bother me too much what people call me, because I'm never around to hear it. I'm always too busy infiltrating and exfiltrating the deadliest places on Earth. "War and disaster" would be my middle name if I hadn't already legally changed my middle name to Danger. I only feel alive when I'm surrounded by the dead, the dying, and the people who don't know they're about to find themselves in those categories. I only feel alive in the hottest of hot spots. Spots like Incel Island, which inched over the horizon to greet us just as the sun rose behind us. It was smooth flying, our octocopter equipped with all the newest and finest sta- bilization the US Army could afford. 1
April 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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November 4, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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I don't think any currency has ever gone harder than this.
Back of the 2022 US quarter featuring Cherokee chief Wilma Mankiller
May 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM