1. Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0040 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests Date: 1973/1978 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Names: Cherokee Nation Topic: Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Courts--United States, Campaign management--United States Congress: 94th (1975-1977), 93rd (1973-1975), 95th (1977-1979)
![["Despite protests and allegations of election irregularities, Ross O. Swimmer has taken over as the new chief of the Cherokee tribe. The inauguration ceremony included the dedication of a memorial to past tribal leaders and the selection of Miss Cherokee. The new chief emphasized unity and pride among the Cherokee people, despite facing criticism and protests. Former chief Keeler was made an ambassador of goodwill for the tribe. Thompson, the U.S. Indian Commissioner, was shouted down by protesters during his speech. The new chief expressed confidence in his leadership and the future of the Cherokee tribe."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0000-Indian%20Affairs,%20Cherokee,%201973%20Jan.%20-%201978%20Aug.,%201973-1978/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0040_thumbnail.jpg "Tribe's New Swimmer Chief Takes Charge Despite Protests")