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Walter Mondale

Walter Mondale was the 42nd vice president of the United States. Born and raised in Minnesota, Mondale’s political success has made him one of the most notable Minnesotans.

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Women in the United States made major headway in the 1970s as more and more women entered the workforce, enrolled in colleges and took the spotlight in some professional sports.  Major events during the 1970s include:

This Week in History

Speaker urges initiative and referendum

1974
Feb 20, 1974 —

Speaker wants to give back to the people the right to initiate measures and approve or reject laws passed by the legislature. He says this issue could be addressed at upcoming precinct caucuses and action could still be taken this legislative session if the people let their voices be heard.

Little Feather shows support for Banks and Means and talks about Indian treatment in society

1974
Feb 20, 1974 —

Sachin Little Feather, the actress who refused Marlon Brando?s Oscar for him, comes to St. Paul to show support for Russell Means and Dennis Banks.

Speaker promotes public influence on government

1974
Feb 20, 1974 —

Unknown speaker talks about people having input to the political process.