Governor Douglas H. Johnston Videos
Johnston was the very first governor to be appointed by the president of the United States and served as the Chickasaw governor for over 30 years.
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November 2011 - The Chickasaw White House
Chickasaw Nation NewsThe Chickasaw White House in Milburn, Oklahoma was built in 1895 by Chickasaw Governor Douglas Johnston and was home to his family from 1898-1971.
Gov. Johnston's Home: The Chickasaw White House
Dr. Amanda Cobb-GreethamChickasaw author and historian Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham serves as Director of Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma.
"A Nation in Transition": Gov. Douglas Johnston
Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham, Director of Native American Studies, University of OklahomaDr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham discusses this book by Michael Lovegrove, a professor at Rose State College in Oklahoma City.
Tribal Government 1906-1960s: Constrained
Richard Green, Author & Former Chickasaw Nation HistorianThe only government the Chickasaws had in place was an appointed governor, as the legislature and judiciary were abolished.
One Tribe One Mission
"Our mission to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people will continue to serve as our guidepost as we work together to build an even brighter future"
Bill Anoatubby, Governor
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