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Today in History: Charles Curtis becomes first Native American Senator

1/29/2025

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On January 29, 1907, Charles Curtis, a citizen of the Kaw Nation from Kansas, made history by becoming the first Native American U.S. Senator. His election marked a significant milestone in American politics, as Curtis later served as the first multiracial Vice President under Herbert Hoover from 1929 to 1933, highlighting the representation of Native Americans in government.

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On January 29, 1907, Charles Curtis, a citizen of the Kaw Nation from Kansas, made history by becoming the first Native American U.S. Senator. His election marked a significant milestone in American politics, as Curtis later served as the first multiracial Vice President under Herbert Hoover from 1929 to 1933, highlighting the representation of Native Americans in government.