Mondale

American

[mon-deyl] / ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

noun

Walter Frederick Fritz, 1928–2021, U.S. politician: senator 1965–77; vice president 1977–81.

Mondale British

/ ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

noun

Walter ( Frederick ). born 1928, US Democratic politician; vice president of the US (1977–81)

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Months later, Jackson had redeemed himself with the Jewish voting bloc and the Democratic party, having abandoned his first run for president after a respectable third-place showing behind Colorado Sen. Gary Hart and former Vice President Walter Mondale.

From Salon

He received over 3 million votes in the Democratic primary, landing third in the contest behind Sen. Gary Hart of Colorado and the nominee Walter F. Mondale.

From Salon

Walter Mondale, who served as Carter's vice-president, had intended to give the eulogy for his former boss, but he died in 2021.

From BBC

Mondale's son plans to read the eulogy at the funeral, according to the New York Times.

From BBC

Carter, running on a ticket with Walter F. Mondale for his vice president, eked out a victory with one of the narrower margins in U.S. presidential history, winning 50.1% to 48% of the popular vote and 297 electoral votes, 27 more than needed.

From Los Angeles Times

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