{"product_id":"7-ben-nighthorse-campbell-cheyenne-sterling-silver-corn-row-inlay-cuff-bracelet","title":"7\" Ben Nighthorse Campbell Cheyenne sterling silver corn row inlay cuff bracelet","description":"7\" Ben Nighthorse Campbell Cheyenne sterling silver corn row inlay cuff bracelet. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver, with weight and measurements in pictures, circa last quarter of the 20th century.\u003cbr\u003eBen Nighthorse Campbell (April 13, 1933 – December 30, 2025) was a prominent Northern Cheyenne politician, jewelry designer, and Olympic athlete who represented Colorado in both chambers of the U.S. Congress. He was the first Native American to serve in the U.S. Senate in more than sixty years.\u003cbr\u003ePolitical Career\u003cbr\u003eCampbell was known for his independent, \"maverick\" political style and for switching parties mid-career.\u003cbr\u003eState Legislature: Served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1983 to 1987.\u003cbr\u003eU.S. House of Representatives: Represented Colorado’s 3rd district as a Democrat from 1987 to 1993.\u003cbr\u003eU.S. Senate: Elected as a Democrat in 1992 and served until 2005. On March 3, 1995, he switched to the Republican Party, citing disagreements with Democratic fiscal policies.\u003cbr\u003eKey Legislation: He was a primary sponsor of the bill that established the National Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian. He also sponsored the renaming of the Custer Battlefield to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.\u003cbr\u003eEarly Life and Military Service\u003cbr\u003eBackground: Born in Auburn, California, to a Portuguese immigrant mother and a Northern Cheyenne father. He spent part of his childhood in an orphanage due to family hardships.\u003cbr\u003eMilitary: Served as an air policeman in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War (1951–1953), reaching the rank of Airman Second Class.\u003cbr\u003eAthletics and Arts\u003cbr\u003eJudo: A three-time U.S. National Champion, Campbell won a gold medal at the 1963 Pan American Games. He served as the captain of the U.S. Olympic Judo team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.\u003cbr\u003eJewelry: He was an internationally recognized jewelry designer, winning over 200 awards. His work often featured traditional Native American motifs and was displayed in the Smithsonian Institution. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"www.estatefreshaustin.com - Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51396107796696,"sku":"segsssfssfgssdgfnssds","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/il_fullxfull.7708070782_leem.jpg?v=1771109331","url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/th\/products\/7-ben-nighthorse-campbell-cheyenne-sterling-silver-corn-row-inlay-cuff-bracelet","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}