Kelsey Begaye
Kelsey A. Begaye (January 7, 1951 – August 13, 2021) was an American politician. He was elected the fifth president of the Navajo Nation in November 1998.[2] In 2002, he lost to Joe Shirley Jr. in his bid for reelection.[3]
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 | [1] Kaibito, Arizona | January 7, 1951
Died | August 13, 2021 Flagstaff, Arizona | (aged 70)
Spouse(s) | Marie Begaye |
Occupation | Politician |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rushlo, Michelle (1999-12-12). Navajo inauguration is all-day event. Eugene Register-Guard (page 3A). https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nVBWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lusDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6237,3420684&dq=kelsey+begaye&hl=en. Retrieved 2012-07-09.
- ↑ DeFalco, Beth (Nov 3, 2002). "Navajo leader scrambling for support". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/946460/Navajo-leader-scrambling-for-support.html?pg=all. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ↑ ""Joe Shirley elected Navajo Nation President"". Archived from the original on 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2020-10-22.