Richard Sneed
Richard Sneed | |
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| Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians | |
| In office May 26, 2017 – October 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Lambert |
| Succeeded by | Michell Hicks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1967 |
| Spouses | Trina Sneed (divorced)
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| Parent(s) | Richard and Patricia Sneed |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
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Richard G. Sneed (born December 20, 1967) is a Cherokee politician who served as the 28th Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Sneed succeeded former Principal Chief Patrick Lambert following Lambert's impeachment, only the second such impeachment since the 19th century.