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J. B. Milam

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1941 to 1949

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Jesse Bartley Milam (1884–1949) was best known as the first Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation appointed by a U.S. president since tribal government had been dissolved before Oklahoma Statehood in 1907. He was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1941, who reappointed him in 1942 and 1943; he was reappointed by President Harry S. Truman in 1948. He died while in office in 1949.

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  • Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (8 August 1938 – 8 May 1949)

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When was J. B. Milam born?
J. B. Milam was born on 10 May 1884.
What positions has J. B. Milam held?
Positions held by J. B. Milam include: Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation (1938–1949).

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  1. Wikipedia (English): J. B. Milam · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6104727 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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