On this day in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1985, Wilma Mankiller took office as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

Wilma Mankiller becomes the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation - December 14th, 1985

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