Kelsey Begaye
Kelsey A. Begaye | |
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| 5th President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 12, 1999[1] – January 14, 2003 | |
| Vice President | Taylor McKenzie |
| Preceded by | Milton Bluehouse Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Joe Shirley Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 7, 1951[1] Kaibito, Arizona, US |
| Died | August 13, 2021 (aged 70) Flagstaff, Arizona, US |
| Nationality |  Navajo Nation and USA |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Kelsey A. Begaye (January 7, 1951 – August 13, 2021) was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation in November 1998, defeating fellow Democrat Joe Shirley, Jr. in the general election.[2] In 2002, he lost to Shirley in his bid for reelection.[3][4][5]
References[]
- ^ a b Rushlo, Michelle (December 12, 1999). "Navajo inauguration is all-day event". Eugene Register-Guard (page 3A). Associated Press. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ DeFalco, Beth (November 3, 2002). "Navajo leader scrambling for support". Deseret News.
- ^ "Joe Shirley elected Navajo Nation President"
- ^ Kelsey Begaye, fifth Navajo Nation president, dies at 70
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