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By Ellen Barry · The New York Times · July 2026
Hero or Traitor? The Legacy of a Revolutionary-Era Cherokee Woman.
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"In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice."

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