Charles Curtis: The First Native American in The Executive Branch

The official Vice Presidential portrait of Charles Curtis, the first Native American US Vice President

Today, many claim that the Republicans are racist. Though this can certainly be debated, you might first want to learn about Charles Curtis, the Republican 31st Vice President of the United and member of the Kew Nation of Kansas.

Working his way up from a humble Congressman from the newly minted state of Kansas, Charles Curtis was later elected a Senator and eventually joined the VP ticket of Herbert Hoover’s 1928 presidential campaign and again in their unsuccessful bid for reelection.

Early Life

Congressman

First Term Senator

Senator

Vice Presidency

Later Life & Death