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The Most Important Diplomat in 1700s North America was a Cherokee Woman Who Saved Washingtons Life and Introduced Dairy to Her Tribe

Published: Oct. 13, 2022, 6 a.m.

A Cherokee woman named Nanyehi, which means \u201cOne Who Goes About\u201d was born in the 1730s in modern-day Tennessee. She stood out at an early age: At 17, she led her tribe to victory against the Creeks. She eventually became the only female voting member...