George McGovern

On this week in 1972, Senator George McGovern lost the presidential election to Richard Nixon including a loss in his home state by 17-thousand votes. Although a devastating blow politically, McGovern's legacy is also seen from a longer historical perspective.

Dakota Wesleyan University celebrated the legacy of alumnus Sen. George McGovern Friday with McGovern Day. The day-long event offered speakers and lectures discussing his life and achievements.

We take a moment to look back on this day in 1971. Senator George McGovern gave a speech on television expressing his opposition of U.S. military actions in Vietnam. This ended up being a big part of his campaign for President in 1972.

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