Mondale

American

[mon-deyl] / ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

noun

Walter Frederick Fritz, 1928–2021, U.S. politician: senator 1965–77; vice president 1977–81.

Mondale British

/ ˈmɒnˌdeɪl /

noun

Walter ( Frederick ). born 1928, US Democratic politician; vice president of the US (1977–81)

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Walter Mondale, who served as Carter's vice-president, had intended to give the eulogy for his former boss, but he died in 2021.

From BBC

Mondale's son plans to read the eulogy at the funeral, according to the New York Times.

From BBC

Carter, running on a ticket with Walter F. Mondale for his vice president, eked out a victory with one of the narrower margins in U.S. presidential history, winning 50.1% to 48% of the popular vote and 297 electoral votes, 27 more than needed.

From Los Angeles Times

As Mondale later put it: “It made people realize that we were no different than anybody else.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Carter, as dutiful Democratic soldier, headlined a reception and chicken dinner to raise money for his former vice president, Walter Mondale, while Mondale prepared to accept the party’s presidential nomination.

From Los Angeles Times

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