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Annie Dodge Wauneka
Annie Dodge Wauneka was an influential member of the Navajo Nation as member of the Navajo Nation Council. As a member and three term head of the council's Health and Welfare Committee, she worked to improve the health and education of the Navajo. Wauneka is widely known for her countless efforts to improve health on the Navajo Nation, focusing mostly on the eradication of tuberculosis within her nation. She also authored a dictionary, in which translated English medical terms into the Navajo language. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 by Lyndon B. Johnson as well as the Indian Council Fire Achievement Award and the Navajo Medal of Honor. She also received an honorary doctorate in Humanities from the University of New Mexico. In 2000, Wauneka was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
BornAnnie Dodge, April 11, 1910, Deer Spring, near Sawmill, Arizona Territory
DiedNovember 10, 1997, Toyei, Arizona
NationalityNavajo Nation
Known forNative American activist
Spouse(s)George Wauneka
Parent(s)Henry Chee Dodge, Keehanabah

About Annie Dodge Wauneka

Politician Annie Dodge Wauneka was born in Arizona, United States on April 11, 1910. He dies at the age of 87, on November 10, 1997.

While serving on the National Tuberculosis Association, she was the leader of the Navajo Nation tribe and fought to enhance the health and education of her people. US President Lyndon B. Johnson honored her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963 for her contributions.

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Annie Dodge Wauneka before becoming famous

Annie Dodge Wauneka was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1910 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

When she was eight years old, an influenza outbreak killed many of her tribe's members, including friends and classmates, inspiring her to aid them.

Achievement of Annie Dodge Wauneka

She taught her tribe about Western medicine, including the concepts of immunization, for example.

Annie Dodge Wauneka's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Her father was one of the tribe's most powerful members, and she grew up on a Navajo reservation in Arizona.

Annie Dodge Wauneka Collabed with

Several well-known actors, like TV Actress Megalyn Echikunwoke, are among the members of the Navajo tribe she previously commanded.

Annie Dodge Wauneka Income & Net worth

Annie Dodge Wauneka's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a politician. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Annie Dodge Wauneka.

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Latest information about Annie Dodge Wauneka updated on March 14 2023.