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"The distinction belongs to Republican Charles Curtis who served as Vice President for President Herbert C. Hoover. "

That point was emphasized in the 1951 movie:
Jim Thorpe -- All-American

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100% correct. Film footage of Vice President Curtis was included in “Jim Thorpe — All American.”

Curtis also gave a major address at the dedication of Soldier Field in Chicago.