Eugene McCarthy
American politician (1916–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy (March 29, 1916 – December 10, 2005) was a United States senator from Minnesota. He ran for President of the United States five times. He died from Parkinson's disease.
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Eugene McCarthy | |
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United States Senator from Minnesota | |
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Edward John Thye |
Succeeded by | Hubert Humphrey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Edward Devitt |
Succeeded by | Joseph Karth |
Personal details | |
Born | Eugene Joseph McCarthy (1916-03-29)March 29, 1916 Watkins, Minnesota |
Died | December 10, 2005(2005-12-10) (aged 89) Washington, D.C. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
Spouse(s) | Abigail McCarthy (1915–2001) |
Alma mater | Saint John's University University of Minnesota |
Profession | Professor |
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