McGovern

[ muh-guhv-ern ]

noun

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

Example Sentences

McGovern’s nomination caused strife in the party because of his anti-war stance.

From Ozy

The storyline also gave Lady Grantham more agency, which appealed to McGovern.

From The Daily Beast

George McGovern won the  1972 Democratic presidential primary on a campaign of “Come Home, America.”

From The Daily Beast

George McGovern in 1972 and Romney in 2012 drew great crowds.

From The Daily Beast

“In 1972, our daughters excused themselves from the kitchen table and voted for George McGovern,” the mother would later write.

From The Daily Beast

I had voted for a Democrat once before in my life, George McGovern.

From The Daily Beast

I saw old Auberry plunging methodically along, at his side Mrs. McGovern, clasping the hand of her son.

From Project Gutenberg

An expression of absolute beatitude spread over the countenance of Mandy McGovern.

From Project Gutenberg

It may have been that no one else had time to think about it; but McGovern did not hesitate.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a scramble to the shrouds, and among the first to reach them was McGovern.

From Project Gutenberg

It was McGovern, and his strange coming on board had been observed by many.

From Project Gutenberg