Greetings, I am Charles Curtis. Born on January 25, 1860, in the Kansas Territory, I had the honor of serving as the 31st vice president of the United States under President Herbert Hoover. My heritage stems from the Kaw Nation, making me the first Native American to hold such a high office in the federal executive branch. Throughout my political career, I have advocated for the assimilation and education of Native Americans, believing in the benefits of mainstream education for their communities.