Person in history
Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale, American politician, 42nd Vice President of the United States (born 1928)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2021 · April 19
Their story
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.
Why this date
Walter Mondale appears on our April 19 calendar for 2021 as a death entry.
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Questions about Walter Mondale
When did Walter Mondale die?
April 19 2021.
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