McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-

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McGovern, George S. (George Stanley), 1922-

Description:

Bio: George S. McGovern was born on July 19, 1922 in Avon, South Dakota. He served in the following capacities: professor of history and political science, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1949 to 1953; executive secretary, South Dakota Democratic Party, 1953 to 1955; U.S. Congress, representative from South Dakota, 1956 to 1960; director of Food for Peace Program and special assistant to President John F. Kennedy, 1961 to 1962; U.S. Senator from South Dakota, 1963 to 1981; chairman for the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, 1968 to 1977; president of Middle East Policy Council; and U.S. representative to various United Nations agencies and conferences. McGovern received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000.

Source:

President Lyndon B. Johnson (center) meets with Sen. George McGovern (at left of frame), Sen. Gale McGee, and Sen. Frank Church (on right), Little Office, White House, Washington DC, 4/7/1965. Photo # a222-18 by Yoichi Okamoto. White House Photo Office collection, LBJ Presidential Library. Public domain.

Relation:

LBJ Connection: U.S. Congressman, 1957-1961 and Senator, 1963-1981, South Dakota