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George McGovern
George McGovern

In office
January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1981
Preceded by Joseph H. Bottum
Succeeded by James Abdnor

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1961
Preceded by Harold O. Lovre
Succeeded by Ben Reifel

Election date
November 7, 1972
Running mate Thomas Eagleton (withdrew)
Sargent Shriver
Opponent(s) Richard Nixon (R)
Incumbent Richard Nixon (R)

Born July 19, 1922 (1922-07-19) (age 85)
Avon, South Dakota
Political party Democratic
Spouse Eleanor McGovern (1921-2007)
Profession historian, professor, politician
Religion Methodist
George McGovern on May 8, 1972 cover of Time Magazine
George McGovern on May 8, 1972 cover of Time Magazine

George Stanley McGovern, (born July 19, 1922) is a former United States Representative, Senator, and Democratic presidential nominee. McGovern lost the 1972 presidential election in a landslide to incumbent Richard Nixon. As a World War II combat veteran, McGovern was noted for his opposition to the Vietnam War. He was appointed United Nations Ambassador on World Hunger in 2001.

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