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  • March 16, 1621: The Pilgrims' first visitor had a question
    Today in History—March 16
    / The Day Samoset Walked into Plymouth Colony

    …were the first words that Samoset, an Abenaki leader, spoke to the Pilgrims at Plymouth colony. He carried a bow and an empty quiver—a sign he meant no aggression—and wore a loincloth and moccasins.

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    …were the first words that Samoset, an Abenaki leader, spoke to the Pilgrims at Plymouth colony. He carried a bow and an empty quiver—a sign he meant no aggression—and wore a loincloth and moccasins.

    Read More