However, the U.S. Mint is aiming to remedy this deficit.
TheAmerican Women Quarters Programrecently launched quarters featuring the likeness of astronaut Sally Ride and poet and activist Maya Angelou.
As a young woman, Mankiller was inspired by the Indigenous occupation ofAlcatraz Islandin 1969.
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In 1985, she became the first Principal Chief of the Nation.
During her tenure, she made great strides in improving healthcare, education, and employment.
Today, Mankiller is a renowned Indigenous leader whose work continues throughThe Mankiller Foundation.
Wilma Mankiller receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton, January 1998. (Photo:Wikimedia Commons, Public domain)
Wilma Mankiller receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Clinton, January 1998.
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