Kelsey A. Begaye
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 Kelsey A. Begaye |
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5th President of the Navajo Nation
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| In office January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 |
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| Vice President | Dr.Taylor Mckinze |
| Preceded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Dr.Joe Shirley Jr. |
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| Born | unknown Kaibeto, Arizona |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | unknown |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Religion | Christian |
Kelsey A. Begaye was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation, the largest Indian tribe in the United States, on a platform of moral values based on Dine and Christian cultural traditions and an endorsement from former Navajo President Peterson Zah.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Norrell, Brenda (November, 1998), “Begaye, Stanley: The people have spoken”, Indian Country Today (Lakota Times)
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| Preceded by Nelson Gorman Jr. |
Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council 1995-1998 |
Succeeded by Edward T. Begay |
