Stewart Udall

Stewart Udall was an influential American politician and environmental advocate who served as Secretary of the Interior from 1961 to 1969 under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. He played a key role in promoting conservation, protecting national parks, and advancing environmental policies during the 1960s and early 1970s. Udall championed initiatives to preserve natural resources, improve public land management, and support renewable energy. His leadership helped raise awareness of environmental issues, laying the groundwork for future ecological and conservation efforts in the United States.