George McGovern

George Stanley McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) was an American historian and politician. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life.
McGovern was born in Avon, South Dakota on July 19, 1922. He studied at Dakota Wesleyan University and at Northwestern University.
Career.
McGovern was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's 1st district from 1957 through 1961. After that he was the Senator of South Dakota.
In 1968, McGovern decided to run for President because Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. McGovern was the Democratic presidential nominee for the 1972 presidential election. His running mate was Sargent Shriver. He lost to Richard Nixon.
Later he was the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture from 1998 through 2001.
Personal life.
McGovern was married to Eleanor Stegeberg from 1943 until her death in 2007. McGovern is survived by his 4 daughters. His son (July 27, 1952 - July 27, 2012) was an alcoholic.
Death.
McGovern died on October 21, 2012 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota from natural causes, aged 90.