Stewart Udall - Death

Death

At the age of 90, Stewart L. Udall died peacefully and surrounded by his family at his home in the foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the early hours of the Spring Equinox, March 20, 2010. After his death, President Barack Obama noted on March 20, 2010, "For the better part of three decades, Stewart Udall served this nation honorably. Whether in the skies above Italy in World War II, in Congress, or as Secretary of the Interior, Stewart Udall left an indelible mark on this nation and inspired countless Americans who will continue his fight for clean air, clean water, and to maintain our many natural treasures."

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