Morris K. Udall was an Arizona congressman who served three decades in the U.S. House of Representatives, championing environmental protection and social justice while representing a conservative district.
Early Days
Born and raised in Apache County, Arizona, Udall lost an eye as a child but went on to serve honorably in the Army Air Forces during World War II before entering politics.
Fun Facts
Before his political career, Udall played two seasons of professional basketball with the Denver Nuggets, and he once ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976 as a liberal alternative to Jimmy Carter.
Family Life
The son of former Arizona Supreme Court judge Levi Stewart Udall, Morris married his wife (inferred) and had children who continued the family's public service legacy.
Collaborations With
Udall worked closely with environmental leaders such as Rachel Carson (inferred) and collaborated with fellow lawmakers on landmark conservation legislation throughout his tenure.