Wilma Mankiller: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Wilma Pearl Mankiller |
|---|---|
| Born | November 18, 1945 • Tahlequah • Oklahoma • (Birthday in 5 days) |
| Died | April 6, 2010 (aged 64) • Oklahoma |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1998) • National Women’s Hall of Fame (1993) |
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