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Walter Mondale

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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.

In 1964, when Democrat Hubert Humphrey left the Senate to become vice president, Mondale was appointed to succeed him. Mondale served until 1976, when he was elected vice president with President Jimmy Carter on the Democratic ticket.

Mondale's selection of U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro of New York as his running mate in 1984 made him the first major-party presidential nominee to put a woman on the ticket. He lost the presidential election to Ronald Reagan.

Mondale served as ambassador to Japan in the Clinton administration and has worked at a Minneapolis law firm since returning in to Minnesota in 1996. 

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Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale, Elmore, Minnesota, 1984. Gelatin silver print.
Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Walter Mondale announces candidacy for president

1983
Feb 21, 1983 —

Walter Mondale declares his candidacy for president from the House chamber at the State Capitol.  There's a brief interview with David Lebedoff prior to Mondale speech.


Rough transcript of speech:

Mondale critical of growing presidential power and abuses

1973
Sep 17, 1973 —

In a speech on the floor of Congress Walter Mondale comments on the presidency and abuses of presidential power. He says legislation is needed to protect basic liberties and to address the increasing power of the White House, causing an imbalance in the branches of government.

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