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McGovern

American  
[muh-guhv-ern] / məˈgʌv ərn /

noun

  1. George (Stanley), 1922–2012, U.S. politician: Democratic presidential candidate 1972, senator 1963–81.


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But the lovable bear's adventures did not stop there: he even ran for US president, with Disneyland holding a ticker tape parade in 1972 as a lighthearted alternative to the battle between Richard Nixon and George McGovern.

From Barron's

He was the second Democratic presidential contender to host “Saturday Night Live” that year: George McGovern, who dropped out shortly after the primaries, fronted the April 14 episode.

From Salon

This is important context, since McGovern went to that July’s Democratic National Convention in San Francisco and earned four delegates to Jackson’s 465.

From Salon

On Thursday, Rep. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts introduced a bill to the House of Representatives that calls for the end of the United States’ 64-year-old embargo against Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times

McGovern isn’t new to looking for an end of the embargo, his advocacy on the topic dates back to at least 2000.

From Los Angeles Times