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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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Dan McGovern, director of managed assets at Texas-based Erben Associates, spent a day with Carlyle at the Austin Grand Prix last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

In 2012, Mandell joined actor Barry McGovern in his 400th performance as Vladimir in Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot” at the Mark Taper Forum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

POA chairman Mark Fairhurst said the body shared some of the concerns raised by McGovern.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Rep. Jim McGovern, the top Democrat on the Rules Committee, turned his back to Gluesenkamp Perez while she testified in the committee the following day.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

McGovern wanted to run for president in 1972.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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