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John Trudell
Native American activist, author, and poet (–)
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| Born | ()February 15, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, () (aged&#;69) Santa Clara County, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Indigenous rights activist, poet, musician, actor |
| Organization | American Indian Movement |
| Spouses | Fenicia Ordonez &#; &#; (m.&#;; div.&#;)&#;Tina Manning &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
| Partner | Marcheline Bertrand (?–) |
| Children | 5 |
| Allegiance | &#;United States |
| Service / branch | &#;United States Navy |
| Years&#;of service | – |
John Trudell (February 15, &#;&#; December 8, ) was an American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist.
He was the spokesperson for the Indians of All Tribes' takeover of Alcatraz beginning in , broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz. During most of the s, he served as the chairman of the American Indian Movement, based in Minneapol