Remarks, Chairman Raymond Nakai, March 29, 1968

Abstract

The typescript remarks of Chairman Raymond Nakai at the introduction of Robert F. Kennedy, as presented at the Navajo Civic Center in Window Rock on March 29, 1968. Nakai addresses the celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty between the Navajo Tribe and the United States Government. He emphasizes the importance for additional work to be done by the U.S. Government in support of the educational needs of the Navajo Nation. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: The Raymond Nakai Collection contains material documenting his activities as Chairman of the Navajo Nation from 1963 - 1971. He was responsible for the founding of Navajo Community College and helped legitimize The Native American Church. The collection consists of speeches, correspondance, photographs, scrapbooks, news clippings, and reports.