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Cherokee Chief Keeler Eyes Peaceful Rise and Legacy
William W. Keeler, 65, Cherokee Nation principal chief since 1949, plans no more terms and pursues peaceful advocacy for Indian rights. Assets exceed 7.5 million with diverse tribal programs, while he critiques Bureau of Indian Affairs bureaucracy and distances from the American Indian Movement.
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