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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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heart attack
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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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Eugene Walter
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Battle of Spotsylvania
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, BATTLE OF (8–21 May 1864). An advance corps of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's southward march from the Wilderness in Virginia was stopped northwest of Spotsylvania Courthouse by Confederate troops under Gen. Richard Anderson. After a... Read more |
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columnist
columnist the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has supplanted the editorial for authoritative opinions on world problems. Usually independent of the policy of the... Read more |
 "The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)")
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MONDALE RECALLS N.H.
...MINNEAPOLIS `F or me, it...foundation of Walter Mondale's front-runnership...or panic but of a huge...get a late attack advertisement...nationally. If Mondale's analysis...wakeup call. ... |
 "The Columbian (Vancouver, WA)")
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MUHAMMAD FACES FEDERAL CHARGES
...Virginia in the attacks that left...was charged under the Hobbs...complaint, but he is identified...juveniles, but Malvo could...prosecutor Douglas F. Gansler...operating under the idea...Wednesday $30:Front ... |
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Jackson Presses Dukakis on Spending, S. Africa; Front-Running Governor...
...Democratic front-runner deflected...debate to an attack on Reagan...development but has not proposed...strikes. But in a post...punishment under all circumstances...president Walter F. ... |
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Cheney wants to be a player: ; Aides say Bush will rely on his vice president
...White House. But 24 years...president, Walter F. Mondale. "I wasn...presidency, but I thought...Gore has under President...just credit but also responsibility...House. Like Mondale, ... |
 "Post-Tribune (IN)")
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Trillions cast ballots in Florida
...with "John F. Kennedy...Sept. 11 attacks with investigative...the medical front, an outbreak...Iraq. But the bad news...experts. But the scariest...recognition, taps Walter Mondale, who, after...nomination, ... |
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The untouchables. (Immigration Service arrests Palestinians) (editorial)
...the Popular Front for the Liberation...our home, but they just...eight by the F.B.I...were charged under a little...McCarran-Walter Immigration...Palestine, a P.F.L.P...calls for the F.B.I...a broader ... |
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Early push for Gore irks some Democrats Some fear the playing field isn't level
...nomination is well under way. Gore...politics. But maybe, in...Gephardt or Jack F. Kemp...perceived front-runner...Republican attacks, political...she said. But this is unchartered...president was Walter ... |
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Gas Prices Play Prominent Role in Presidential Campaign.
...prices are front and center...Sen. John F. Kerry jumped...oil is just under 3 percent of...1984, when Walter Mondale challenged...11 terrorist attacks weakened demand...launched an attack on Iraq, ... |
 "The Washington Times (Washington, DC)")
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Kissin' is easier than making up.(NATION)(PRUDEN ON POLITICS)
...less refined, but John Nance...spell on his front porch in dusty...running mate. But making such...Marshall, chafing under the restraints...suffered a heart attack, a bout with...Carter gave Walter Mondale ... |
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...place to attack it and fight...Bush. The attacks came in campaign...presidential front-runner...avoided. But the GOP dispute...he said. But he also said...increase "under current economic...in 1988, but ... |
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