Ben Reifel
Lakota-American politician (1906-1990) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 83
Benjamin Reifel, also known as Lone Feather, was a Sicangu Lakota public administrator and politician. He had a career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, retiring as area administrator.
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About this person
He ran for the US Congress from the East River region of South Dakota and was elected as the first Lakota to serve in the House of Representatives. He served five terms as a Republican United States congressman from the first district, from 1961 to 1971.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1990 · aged 83
