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Inauguration day on the Navajo Nation

Members of the Navajo Nation watched as a new president, vice president and other officials were sworn-in on Tuesday.

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PHOTOS: Inauguration day on the Navajo Nation | Jan. 15

Jonathan Nez greets an attendee before the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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President-elect Jonathan Nez greets a well-wisher before his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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President-elect Jonathan Nez greets a well-wisher before his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
New Navajo Nation Council delegates Eugenia Charles-Newton, left, and Pernell Halona take a selfie before the start of the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Charles-Newton will represent Shiprock Chapter.
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Eugenia Charles-Newton, left, takes a selfie with a well-wisher before the start of the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Charles-Newton is the new Navajo Nation Council delegate for the Shiprock Chapter. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Eugenia Charles-Newton, left, takes a selfie with a well-wisher before the start of the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Charles-Newton is the new Navajo Nation Council delegate for the Shiprock Chapter. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
The Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. was filled to near capacity during the inauguration on Tuesday.
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The Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz., was filled to near capacity during the inauguration on Tuesday.   Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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The Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz., was filled to near capacity during the inauguration on Tuesday.   Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
Charissa Benn, center, was among hundreds of tribal members who attended Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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Charissa Benn, center, was among hundreds of tribal members who attended Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Charissa Benn, center, was among hundreds of tribal members who attended Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
From right, Jonathan Nez, Phefelia Herbert-Nez, Myron Lizer and Dottie Lizer listen to the welcome address at the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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From right, Jonathan Nez, Phefelia Herbert-Nez, Myron Lizer and Dottie Lizer listen to the welcome address at the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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From right, Jonathan Nez, Phefelia Herbert-Nez, Myron Lizer and Dottie Lizer listen to the welcome address at the inaugural ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
Jonathan Nez, left, takes the oath of office for the Navajo Nation presidency on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, left, takes the oath of office on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, left, takes the oath of office on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne, left, talks to Navajo Nation Council delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, center, during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Crotty was sworn-in for a second term on the tribal council.
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Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne, left, talks to Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, center, during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Crotty was sworn in for a second term on the tribal council. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne, left, talks to Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty, center, during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Crotty was sworn in for a second term on the tribal council. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
From left, Charlaine Tso, Raymond Smith Jr. and Rick Nez take the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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Charlaine Tso, left, Raymond Smith Jr. and Rick Nez take the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Charlaine Tso, left, Raymond Smith Jr. and Rick Nez take the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council during Tuesday's inauguration at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
Charlaine Tso, right, hugs Dottie Lizer after taking the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council. Tso will represent five chapters in the Northern Agency.
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Charlaine Tso, right, hugs Dottie Lizer after taking the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council. Tso will represent five chapters in the Northern Agency. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Charlaine Tso, right, hugs Dottie Lizer after taking the oath of office for the Navajo Nation Council. Tso will represent five chapters in the Northern Agency. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez gives his inaugural address after taking the oath of office Tuesday afternoon at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez gives his inaugural address after taking the oath of office Tuesday afternoon at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez gives his inaugural address after taking the oath of office Tuesday afternoon at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Noel Lyn Smith/The Daily Times

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    President-elect Jonathan Nez greets a well-wisher before his inauguration ceremony on Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Ariz.