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Rex Lee Jim
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| 8th Vice President of the Navajo Nation | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – May 12, 2015 |
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| President | Ben Shelly |
| Preceded by | Ben Shelly |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Nez |
| Member of the 20th & 21st Navajo Nation Council |
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| In office January 14, 2003 – January 11, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Raymond Jones |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Begaye |
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| Born | 1962 Rock Point, Arizona |
| Nationality |  Navajo Nation and USA |
Rex Lee Jim is an important leader from the Navajo Nation. He was born in 1962 in Rock Point, Arizona. He served as the Vice President of the Navajo Nation from 2011 to 2015. Before that, he was a member of the Navajo Nation Council.
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Who is Rex Lee Jim?
Rex Lee Jim is an American politician. He is known for his work with the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American reservation in the United States. It is located in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
His Role as Vice President
Rex Lee Jim served as the 8th Vice President of the Navajo Nation. He worked alongside President Ben Shelly. Their term began on January 11, 2011. It ended on May 12, 2015. The Vice President helps the President lead the Navajo government. They work to improve life for the Navajo people.
Before Becoming Vice President
Before becoming Vice President, Rex Lee Jim was a Navajo Council Delegate. He served on the Navajo Nation Council for two terms. His first term started on January 14, 2003. His second term ended on January 11, 2011. The Council is like a parliament or congress. Its members make laws for the Navajo Nation.
The Navajo Nation has its own government. It is similar to state governments in the U.S. It has a President, a Vice President, and a Council. This government helps manage the daily lives of the Navajo people. It also works to protect their culture and land.
The Navajo Nation is a large area of land. It is home to the Navajo people. They are one of the largest Native American tribes. The Navajo Nation has its own laws and leaders. It works to keep its traditions alive.
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In Spanish: Rex Lee Jim para niños
