Dudley C. Haskell
1842–1883 (age 41)
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Biography
Dudley C. Haskell rose from civilian life to serve as a Union officer and later as a congressman from Kansas, where he championed federal support for education and sought to ensure that Native American youth would have access to schooling.
His work laid the groundwork for institutions that still bear his name, honoring his enduring concern for bridging cultures in pursuit of opportunity.