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Ben Nighthorse Campbell Biography (1152 words) |
 | Ben Campbell (he added "Nighthorse" as an adult) was born in Auburn, California, on April 13, 1933, to Mary Vierra, a Portuguese immigrant, and Albert Campbell, a member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe. |
| Campbell's father was an alcoholic who failed to support the family, and his mother was often too sick to take care of and support the children. |
| Campbell served the remainder of his first six-year term as a Republican and was reelected for a second term in 1998, after running as a Republican. |
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (835 words) |
| Campbell was the captain of the U.S. judo team in the 1964 Summer Olympics, competing in the open weightclass. |
| Campbell was chosen to carry the American flag during the closing ceremonies, after swimmer Don Schollander was unable to attend. |
| In November 1986, Campbell was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. |
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