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Walter Frederick Mondale
Walter Frederick Mondale (Fritz Mondale), 1928-, Vice President of the United States (1977-81), b. Ceylon, Minn., LL.B., Univ. of Minn., 1956. A liberal Democrat, he was active in the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party and served as state attorney general (1960-64). When Hubert Humphrey became vice... Read more |
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Emilys List
EMILY'S LIST EMILY'S LIST, a political donor network based in Washington, D.C., was formed in 1985, its name derived from the acronym "Early Money Is Like Yeast" and its mission to help elect Democratic, pro-choice women nationally. Ellen Malcolm was inspired to create a donor network for women... Read more |
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Geraldine Anne Ferraro
Geraldine Anne Ferraro , 1935-, American political leader, b. New York City. A Democrat from Queens, she served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives (1979-85). In 1984, as Walter Mondale 's running mate, she became the first woman nominated for the vice-presidency by a major party.... Read more |
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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter (James Earl Carter, Jr.), 1924-, 39th President of the United States (1977-81), b. Plains, Ga, grad. Annapolis, 1946. Carter served in the navy, where he worked with Admiral Hyman G. Rickover in developing the nuclear submarine program. Resigning his commission (1953) after his... Read more |
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Ronald Wilson Reagan
Ronald W. Reagan Beginning as a radio sports announcer, Ronald W. Reagan (born 1911) enjoyed success as a motion picture actor and television personality before embarking on a political career. After two terms as governor of California (1967-1975), he defeated incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter for the... Read more |
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Eugene Walter
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Judiciary
JudiciaryThe articles under this heading deal primarily with the study of judges. Closely related are the articles on ADJUDICATIONand JUDICIAL PROCESS. A detailed guide to further topics will be found underLAW.I. Judicial BehaviorGlendon SchubertBIBLIOGRAPHYII. Judicial ValuesWalter F.... Read more |
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bodegon
bodegón. Spanish term that was originally used to describe a low-class tavern and by the 1590s was applied to pictures featuring scenes of humble life in which food or drink play a part. Some bodegones actually depict tavern interiors, but others are set in kitchens or unspecific surroundings.... Read more |
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Charles Walter Stansby Williams
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Who's on First?
...conventions, still more than...a capital F among the...was well ahead in the polls...President Walter Mondale, in 1984...nomination despite tough challenges...losing to John F. Kennedy...parties? ... |
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Clinton-Obama: perils of a long Democratic battle.(USA)(Hillary Rodham...
...the winner of a tough intraparty fight...it." For his part, Senator McCain...in the months ahead, unity certainly...connections with still-angry conservatives...experts. It's Walter Mondale against Gary...1980, even John ... |
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GOP LEADERS LAMENT BUSH SHOWING IN POLLS
...Reagan and Mondale-Reagan...the losers ahead. In addition...in large part to his string...most voters still know little...They're still playing this...be a very tough election...Reagan beat Walter ... |
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The Folly of Trade Protection Politics
...that failed Walter F. Mondale in 1984...formulation of the tough-minded...must be as tough in negotiating...be sure, Mondale does not...and even go ahead and partially...in small part from ... |
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50 years later, Okinawa evokes painful memories, signs of healing
...Ambassador Walter F. Mondale listened...personal affairs still are upset...Boston, a tough little Marine...the hills ahead. Niland...He was part of the unit...probably even tougher than I ... |
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McCain landslide sets up a shootout.
...nomination as still small. With 96...Fong. For his part, Mr. Bush joined...nomination; Democrat Walter F. Mondale was ambushed but...out. "There is still a tough fight ahead . . . we are ... |
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Bill's Passage Spells Big Changes for Japan; Process of Altering Society Will...
...market and toughest economic...Ambassador Walter F. Mondale, has been...Japan is still Japan - and...the chores ahead include a...automatic. He still must deal...Democrats, still compose ... |