W. W. Keeler American Engineer
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| First Name |
W.
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| Middle Name |
W.
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| Last Name |
Keeler
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| Birthday |
5th April, 1908
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| Birthplace |
Dalhart, Texas
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| Died |
24th August, 1987
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| Place of Death |
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Engineer
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William Wayne "Bill" Keeler (1908–1987) is best known as the last appointed and first elected Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in the 20th century. Educated as a chemical engineer, he worked for Phillips Petroleum Company, where he became chief executive officer at the end of a long career with the company. He was one-sixteenth Cherokee, and throughout his life he also worked in the federal government for the advancement of Indians. President Truman appointed him as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma in 1949. He also served as chairman for the executive committee of the Texas Cherokees and Associate Bands from 1939 until 1972. In 1971, he became the Cherokees' first elected chief since 1903.
