In 1983, Wilma Mankiller became the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Using her history in activism, social work, and community development, Mankiller championed the rights of Native Americans across the U.S. #BecauseOfHerStory Explore Wilma Mankiller's journey in this fascinating blog post from Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian: https://s.si.edu/2H2qMFb | Smithsonian Channel