The Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals are considered the government equivalent of an Oscar and go to civil servants nominated by their bosses and colleagues.
A Colorado Democrat turned Republican, he was the only Native American during three terms in the House and 12 years in the Senate. He was also a judo expert and an Olympian.
A Colorado Democrat turned Republican, he was the only Native American during three terms in the House and 12 years in the Senate. He was also a judo expert and an Olympian.