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George McGovern
American politician and historian (–)
"Senator McGovern" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator McGovern (disambiguation).
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| In office January 3, – January 3, | |
| Preceded by | Joe Bottum |
| Succeeded by | James Abdnor |
| In office March 10, – September 28, | |
| President | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Forbord |
| Succeeded by | Tony P. Hall |
| In office July – December | |
| Preceded by | Committee established |
| Succeeded by | Committee abolished |
| In office January 21, – July 18, | |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Richard W. Reuter |
| In office January 3, – January 3, | |
| Preceded by | Harold Lovre |
| Succeeded by | Ben Reifel |
| Born | George Stanley McGovern ()July 19, Avon, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | October 21, () (aged90) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive () |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5 with Eleanor 1 or 2 others[nb 1] |
| Education | Dakota Wesleyan University (BA) Garrett Theological Seminary Northwestern University (MA, PhD) |
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