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The Myth of Cherokee Blood
The number of Americans who claim Native American ancestry is growing and the tribe claimed most often is Cherokee. Luminaries such as Cher , Bill Clinton , and Miley Cyrus have all claimed Cherokee blood. But the popular story of Cherokee ancestry for most Americans is a myth.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readThe number of Americans who claim Native American ancestry is growing and the tribe claimed most often is Cherokee. Luminaries such as Cher, Bill Clinton, and Miley Cyrus have all claimed Cherokee blood. But the popular story of Cherokee ancestry for most Americans is a myth.
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- 9:53The Myth of Cherokee BloodYou’re reading this
- 18:00TV Roundup: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Debuts, Empire Returns
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