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Morris K. Udall on the Dunes

Morris K. Udall on the Dunes, taking a moment to reflect.

Morris K. Udall on the steps of Congress

Udall campaigned for Democratic Party presidential nomination in 22 primaries, finishing second in seven. Here he speaks to votes from the steps of Congress.

Udall attends the Democratic Convention in New York

Attended Democratic Convention in New York City, Carter nominated. Defeated Laird Guttersen (R) and Mich Emerling (L) 88,210 (57.8%) to 60,709 (39.8) and 3,601 (2%).

Morris K. Udall poses on a construction bulldozer

Congress passed Udall's Strip Mining Reclamation Act in 1977. Here, Udall poses on a construction bulldozer.

Alaska Lands Act passes, 1980

In 1980, Congress passed Udall's Alaska Lands Act which doubled the size of the National Park System.

Morris K. Udall campaigns on behalf of Jimmy Carter, 1980

In 1980, Morris K. Udall campaigned on behalf of President Jimmy Carter and gave keynote address at Democratic National Convention. Defeated Richard Huff (R) and Bill Stefanov (L) 72,570 (60.9%) to 44,708 (37.5%) and 1,799 (1.5%).

Morris K. Udall gives keynote address at Democratic National Convention, 1980

Morris K. Udall gives keynote address at Democratic National Convention, 1980. He then defeated Richard Huff (R) and Bill Stefanov (L) 72,570 (60.9%) to 44,708 (37.5%) and 1,799 (1.5%).