George McGovern has died. The former presidential candidate and U.S. Senator was 90.
McGovern passed away early Sunday at a hospice in Sioux Falls, S.D., his home state.
Steve Hildebrand, a spokesman for the family, said in a statement to NBC News:
"Our wonderful father, George McGovern passed away peacefully at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by our family and life-long friends.
"We are blessed to know that our father lived a long, successful and productive life advocating for the hungry, being a progressive voice for millions and fighting for peace."
McGovern was a pilot in World War II who became an early critic of the Vietnam War and a leader of the Democrats' liberal wing. He served in the Senate from 1963-1981.
He ran for president three times, failing to win the Democratic nomination in 1968 and 1984. In 1972, he was the party's candidate against incumbent Richard Nixon.
He challenged Nixon on a platform opposing the war in Vietnam, but suffered one of the most lopsided defeats in history, winning only one state plus D.C.
R.I.P.
McGovern passed away early Sunday at a hospice in Sioux Falls, S.D., his home state.
"Our wonderful father, George McGovern passed away peacefully at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD, surrounded by our family and life-long friends.
"We are blessed to know that our father lived a long, successful and productive life advocating for the hungry, being a progressive voice for millions and fighting for peace."
McGovern was a pilot in World War II who became an early critic of the Vietnam War and a leader of the Democrats' liberal wing. He served in the Senate from 1963-1981.
He ran for president three times, failing to win the Democratic nomination in 1968 and 1984. In 1972, he was the party's candidate against incumbent Richard Nixon.
He challenged Nixon on a platform opposing the war in Vietnam, but suffered one of the most lopsided defeats in history, winning only one state plus D.C.
R.I.P.
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