Stewart Udall, born to a political family in a Mormon community, served in the United States Air Force and graduated from the University of Arizona with a law degree. In 1954, he began his political career in the House of Representatives before serving on John F. Kennedy’s Cabinet as the Secretary of Interior. After his government service, Stewart Udall continued to contribute to the nations' affairs as an author, historian, scholar, lecturer, environmental activist, lawyer, naturalist, and citizen of the outdoors. The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation recognize and honor the important contributions of both of the Udall brothers.