Will Rogers is a household name, but a lot happened before he became known as “Oklahoma’s favorite son.” In this Cherokee Almanac, we take a look back at everything that led up Will Rogers’ explosion to the heights of national fame.

Many settlers in Oklahoma territory celebrated on November 16, 1907, when Oklahoma was named the 46th American state. It was a very different story in Cherokee Nation. While some in Indian Territory supported statehood, many greatly opposed it. In this Cherokee Almanac, we look at the complicated and even devastating effects Oklahoma statehood had on Cherokee Nation.