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Udall campaigned for Democratic Party presidential nomination in 22 primaries, finishing second in seven. Here he speaks to votes from the steps of Congress.

Morris K. Udall on the Dunes, taking a moment to reflect.

While on the Democratic Party presidential nomination trail, Morris K. Udall takes a minute to go bowling.

Morris K. Udall campaigned for Democratic Party presidential nomination in 22 primaries, finishing second in seven.

Morris K. Udall receives honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Arizona College of Law.

In 1972, Morris K. Udall was the Chairman of Arizona delegation to Democratic National Convention.

Morris K. Udall sponsored Federal Election Campaign Act. Announced support for Ed Muskie for Democratic Presidential nominee.

July 15, 1971

In 1968, Morris K. Udall challenges House Speaker John McCormack and loses in the Democratic Caucus, 178-58.

September 30, 1968, President Johnson signs Central Arizona Project bill into law. Morris K. Udall worked on the legislation.

(from left to right) Congressman John Rhodes, Senator Barry Goldwater, Paul Fannin (Governor of Arizona), Morris K. Udall, Senator Carl Hayden, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall.

Morris K. Udall joined Arizona Congressional delegation by…

Udall and Kennedy meet and shake hands during the Kennedy Administration.

Morris K. Udall was appointed to Post Office and Civil Service Committee after being sworn in by Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn on May 17, 1961, during the Kennedy administration.

Election night celebration, 1961. In special election held on May 2, 1961, Morris K. Udall won Congressional District 2 seat succeeding his brother Stewart with 50,560 votes (50.9%) defeating Republican Mac Matheson, 48,599 (49.1%).

Morris K. Udall chaired the Arizona Volunteers for Stevenson organization. Served as delegate to Democratic National Convention; served as vice chair on state bar commission of criminal law and practice.

Elected as Pima County Attorney, Morris K. Udall investigated corruption charges at Rillito Race Track and successfully prosecuted several public officials involved. Pictured are members of the Pima County Attorney's Office that worked with Udall.

With his brother, Stewart, Morris K. Udall established the private Tucson law firm of Udall and Udall (1949-61).

Before his days in Congress, Morris K. Udall played professional basketball with Denver Nuggets of National Basketball League (1948-49). This flyer advertised members of the team, including Udall.

Before his days in Congress, Morris K. Udall played professional basketball with Denver Nuggets of National Basketball League (1948-49).

Morris K. Udall being administered the bar oath by his father.

Captain of conference-winning University of Arizona basketball team.