Will Rogers

                Will Rogers was born in Indian Territory in what is today Oklahoma. The date was Nov. 4, 1879. He considered himself to be a Cherokee American. He liked to say: “My ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat.” A good student, he dropped out Read more…

                America’s greatest humorist was born on Nov. 4, 1879.  He was born in the Cherokee Nation in what is today Oklahoma.  He was ¼ Cherokee.  After some unsuccessful attempts at ranching and horse-breaking.  He became an entertainer.  He did rope trips.  One day he was at a show in Read more…