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Walter Mondale

Walter Mondale, American politician, 42nd Vice President of the United States (born 1928)

5th anniversary in 2026

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When
Monday, April 19 20215 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Anniversary
5th in 2026
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Person
Walter Mondale

Who they were

Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale was an American politician who was the 42nd vice president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from 1964 to 1976, and was the Democratic nominee in the 1984 presidential election.

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Walter Mondale appears on our April 19 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.

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  6. 2011Fidel Castro
  7. 2013Boston Marathon bombing
  8. 2015Killing of Freddie Gray
  9. 20202020 Nova Scotia attacks
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