His firsts include: first vice-president from west of the Mississippi, first vice-president to take the oath on a Bible, and first vice-president to light the White House Christmas Tree.
His firsts include: first vice-president from west of the Mississippi, first vice-president to take the oath on a Bible, and first vice-president to light the White House Christmas Tree. A Kansa Indian, he spent his early years with the Kaw tribe and later served as county attorney from Shawnee County, Kansas. Serving as Republican Whip and later Majority leader of the Senate in the 1910's and 20's, he became known for his ability to get that body to do its work without extra sessions. Initially opposed to Hoover in the 1928 election, he was nominated to be vice-president and the pair were elected in a landslide. For 10 points, name this 31st vice president of the United States.
His firsts include: first vice-president from west of the Mississippi, first vice-president to take the oath on a Bible, and first vice-president to light the White House Christmas Tree.
Charles {Curtis}