As a senator, McGovern was an example of modern American liberalism. He became most known for his outspoken opposition to the growing U.S. involvement in the ...
George Stanley McGovern was an American historian and South Dakota politician who was a U.S. representative and three-term U.S. senator, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential election.
McGovern grew up in Mitchell,... Wikipedia
Born: July 19, 1922, Avon, SD
Died: October 21, 2012 (age 90 years), Sioux Falls, SD
Previous offices: Senator, SD (1963–1981) and Representative (1957–1961)
Party: Democratic Party
Children: Steven McGovern, Teresa McGovern, Mary McGovern, and more
Education: Northwestern University (1953), Dakota Wesleyan University (1940–1946), Mitchell High School (1940), and more
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Summary. George McGovern began his political career in January 1957 when he was elected to the House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st District.
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George McGovern, the Senator from South Dakota - in Congress from 1979 through 1981.