George McGovern
American historian and politician (1922–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Stanley McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) was an American historian and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
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George S. McGovern | |
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United States Senator from South Dakota | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Bottum |
Succeeded by | James Abdnor |
Chair of the United States Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs | |
In office July 1968 – December 1977 | |
Preceded by | Committee created |
Succeeded by | Committee abolished |
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 Lovre |
Succeeded by | Ben Reifel |
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture | |
In office April 15, 1998 – October 19, 2001 | |
Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Laurie Tracy |
Succeeded by | Tony Hall |
Personal details | |
Born | George Stanley McGovern (1922-07-19)July 19, 1922 Avon, South Dakota, U.S. |
Died | October 21, 2012(2012-10-21) (aged 90) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | Eleanor Stegeberg (1943–2007) |
Children | Ann Susan Teresa Steven Mary |
Alma mater | Dakota Wesleyan University Northwestern University |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (3) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
Rank | First Lieutenant |
Unit | 741st Bomb Squadron 455th Bombardment Group 15th Air Force |
Battles/wars | European Theatre of World War II |
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