Elias Boudinot

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    About Elias Boudinot

    Elias Boudinot, also known as Buck Watie, was a Cherokee leader born in 1802. He was a writer, newspaper editor, and advocate for Cherokee acculturation for survival. His marriage to Harriet R. Gold was controversial but reflected his dedication to Cherokee future generations.

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    Cherokee history, culture, acculturation, leadership, and journalism

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    The Cherokee syllabary, created by Sequoyah, is a unique writing system that allowed our people to preserve our language and culture.

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