Senator George McGovern Oral History, 2007-07-31
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Title
Senator George McGovern Oral History, 2007-07-31
Description
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, George McGovern talks about obstructionism in the Senate, his interactions with Bob Dole, and nutrition programs.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed McGovern as the first director of the Food for Peace program, marking the start of McGovern’s work to help people suffering from malnourishment across the world. McGovern reached across the aisle in Washington to gain bipartisan support for several pieces of legislation to fund programs still prominent today. Dole was involved with many of the programs initiated by McGovern, including the restructuring of the Food Stamp program, the World Food Programme, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. McGovern served as a U.S Representative (1957-1961) and U.S. Senator (1963-1981) from South Dakota. He was also the Democratic nominee for President in 1972.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed McGovern as the first director of the Food for Peace program, marking the start of McGovern’s work to help people suffering from malnourishment across the world. McGovern reached across the aisle in Washington to gain bipartisan support for several pieces of legislation to fund programs still prominent today. Dole was involved with many of the programs initiated by McGovern, including the restructuring of the Food Stamp program, the World Food Programme, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. McGovern served as a U.S Representative (1957-1961) and U.S. Senator (1963-1981) from South Dakota. He was also the Democratic nominee for President in 1972.
Creator
Richard Norton Smith
Source
Audio only: (MP3) mcgovern_george_2007-07-13
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Date
7/13/2007
Relation
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Language
English
Coverage
0:55:14
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Duration
0:55:14
Transcription
Transcript of Interview (with index) (PDF):
mcgovern_george_2007-07-13
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Interviewer
Richard Norton Smith
Interviewee
Senator George McGovern
Citation
Richard Norton Smith, “Senator George McGovern Oral History, 2007-07-31,” The Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archives and Special Collections Digital Exhibits, accessed May 16, 2024, https://dolearchives.omeka.net/items/show/241.