Early life
Where was Ben Nighthorse Campbell born?
Auburn, California
What is ethnicity/heritage?
Native American (Portuguese too)
For most of his political life, what party was he a part of?
Democrat
What year was Campbell born?
1933
What Tribe did he belong to?
Northern Cheyenne Tribe
What is one thing Campbell advocated for, specifically?
Education, NA rights, environment, veterans, etc...
What War did he fight in?
The Korean War
What is Campbell's tribal name?
Nighthorse
What state was Campbell the senator for?
Colorado
Name 1 of the 2 colleges Campbell attended.
1. San Jose State University, 2. Meiji University
What makes his time in congress so different from others?
He was one of the few Native American congressmen
Was he a democrat or republican? (trick question)
Both, he switched during his time in Senate
What sport in the Olympics did Campbell compete in?
Judo
What kind of art did Campbell make?
Jewelry
18 years, 1987-2005