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George McGovern
George Stanley McGovern is an American politician, historian, United States representative, United States senator, and Democratic presidential candidate of 1972. McGovern grew up in Mitchell, South Dakota, where he was a famous debator. Britain volunteered to join the United States Army Air Force as the country entered World War II and as a B-24 Liberator pilot, carried out 35 sorties across Europe occupied by the Germans. from an Italian base. Among the medals he was awarded were the Excellent Flying Cross for making a dangerous emergency landing on the badly damaged plane and saving his crew. After the war, he graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University and Northwestern University, culminated in a doctorate, and a professor of history. He was elected to the US House of Representatives in 1956 and re-elected in 1958. After failing to enter the United States Senate in 1960, he became a successful candidate in 1962. As a senator, McGovern is an example of modern liberalism.
BornGeorge Stanley McGovern, July 19, 1922, Avon, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedOctober 21, 2012, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children6
EducationDakota Wesleyan University (BA), Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University (MA, PhD)
Preceded byJoseph H. Bottum
Succeeded byJames Abdnor

About George McGovern

Politician George McGovern was born in Avon, South Dakota, United States on July 19, 1922. He dies at the age of 90, on October 21, 2012.

He was the United States Senator for the state of South Dakota from 1963 until 1981. He was the Democratic Party's presidential contender in 1972, but he was defeated by President US President Richard Nixon in one of America's most lopsided elections.

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George McGovern before becoming famous

George McGovern was born in the Zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab), and 1922 is also the year of Dog (狗) in the Chinese Zodiac.

In college, he earned a state championship for his speech"My Brother's Keeper".

Achievement of George McGovern

In the year 2000, US President Bill Clinton bestowed upon him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

George McGovern's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His parents were Reverend Joseph C. McGovern and Frances McLean. He was married to Eleanor McGovern from 1943 to 2007, with whom he had five children.

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In contrast to his opponent in the 1972 Presidential election, US President Richard Nixon, he was vocal in his opposition to the Vietnam War.

George McGovern Income & Net worth

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Latest information about George McGovern updated on March 14 2023.