Legal Battle Brews Over Cherokee Chief Inauguration

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_14_0038

Staff Only

Dates

Majority of material found within 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Scope and Contents

Legal and disruptive measures are being considered to stop the ceremonial inauguration of Ross Swimmer as chief of the Cherokee Nation. A petition has been prepared to void the election won by Swimmer and block the inauguration. Swimmer, however, maintains that he is already chief after taking the oath of office. The situation is set to be discussed in U.S. District Court.

Additional Description

Creator

Swimmer, Ross O., 1943-

Congress 93rd (1973-1975); 94th (1975-1977); 95th (1977-1979)

Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Campaign management--United States; Voting--United States

Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians