Samoset [1590 - 1653] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
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"Samoset was the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims. "[Samoset] saluted us in English, and bade us welcome" "
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" "Welcome! Welcome, Englishmen!" The Pilgrims were startled when the Indian named Samoset introduced himself to the Pilgrims in English. "He asked for some beer."" http://www.notablebiographies.com/supp...
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