GEORGE MCGOVERN
US Rep with same name speaks at McGovern funeral 
A Massachusetts congressman who shares George McGovern's last name recalled the former senator as a mentor who loved his country so much that he still believed strongly in democracy even after losing the presidential race in a historic landslide.
By Associated Press , October 26, 2012
Biden: McGovern 'modern Democratic Party' father
In a stirring tribute Thursday to former Sen. George McGovern, Vice President Joe Biden hailed the one-time presidential nominee as the "father of the modern Democratic Party" for his forceful stand against the Vietnam War and for helping open the party to more women, young people and minorities.
By Brian Bakst and Kristi Eaton , October 25, 2012
RYAN BAKKEN: A vote for McGovern
The first presidential candidate I voted for was George McGovern, who died Sunday at age 90. My vote was cast for the most selfish — and best 3 of reasons: I didn’t want to die.
By Ryan Bakken , October 22, 2012
'Spoke what he thought; lived what he said': McGovern was a polite but persistent advocate for peace and ending hunger
Former North Dakota Gov. George Sinner praised George McGovern Sunday as “one of the truly outstanding people who have come out of this part of the world, not afraid to speak truth from his heart.” The former South Dakota senator and 1972 Democratic candidate for president died Sunday morning. He was 90.
By Chuck Haga , October 22, 2012
Former SD Sen. George McGovern dies; lost 1972 presidential bid
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A proud liberal who had argued fervently against Vietnam War as a Democratic senator from South Dakota and three-time candidate for president, McGovern died at 5:15 a.m. local time Sunday at a Sioux Falls hospice, surrounded by family and lifelong friends, family spokesman Steve Hildebrand told The Associated Press. McGovern was 90.
By Kristi Eaton and Walter R. Mears , October 21, 2012
Former South Dakota Sen. George McGovern enters hospice care
George McGovern has entered hospice care. The longtime former Mitchell resident and Democratic political icon is now at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, an Avera staffer confirmed Monday.
By Tom Lawrence , October 16, 2012
UPDATE: George McGovern in stable condition after S.D. fall
Former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern was alert, comfortable and in stable condition at a South Dakota hospital today after hitting his head during a fall, hospital officials said.
By Associated Press , December 03, 2011
George McGovern hospitalized after fall in South Dakota
Former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern was being treated at a South Dakota hospital after falling and hitting his head on the pavement.
By Associated Press , December 02, 2011
R. Sargent Shriver remembered for heritage, hugs
R. Sargent Shriver, who fulfilled his brother-in-law John F. Kennedy's campaign promise by starting the Peace Corps, developed the aid organization into an international force. He also was George McGovern's running mate in the 1972 Democratic Party's bid for the presidency. Philanthropists and politicians who have worked to help others through charities were among hundreds honoring Shriver at a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, the Shriver family's church in Potomac, Md.
By Brett Zongker , January 22, 2011
OBIT: Sargent Shriver, 95, first Peace Corps head, McGovern's running mate in '72
One of last links to JFK White House diesR. Sargent Shriver, the Kennedy in-law whose career included directing the Peace Corps, fighting the War on Poverty and, less successfully, running for office, died today. He was 95.
By Jessica Gresko , January 18, 2011
A surprise to one writer, McGovern still alive
George McGovern has something in common with Mark Twain: Reports of their death were unfounded.
By Tom Lawrence , January 14, 2011
Former S.D. Sen. McGovern to promote book in ND
Former South Dakota Sen. George McGovern will make two appearances in North Dakota to promote his latest book.
By Associated Press , August 23, 2009
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