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McGovern-Eagleton jugate - Button
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McGovern-Eagleton jugate - Button
George Stanley McGovern (born July 19, 1922) is a historian, former United States Representative, Senator, and Democratic presidential nominee. McGovern lost the 1972 presidential election in a landslide to Richard Nixon. As a decorated World War II combat veteran, McGovern was known for his opposition to the Vietnam War. Just over two weeks after the 1972 Democratic National Convention, it was revealed that McGovern's running mate, Thomas Eagleton, had received electroshock therapy for clinical depression during the 1960s. McGovern initially supported Eagleton, in part because he saw parallels with his daughter Terry's battles with mental illness. Though many people still supported Eagleton's candidacy, an increasing number of influential politicians and columnists questioned his ability to handle the office of Vice President. The resulting negative attention prompted McGovern to accept Eagleton's offer to withdraw from the ticket, replacing him with United States Ambassador to France Sargent Shriver, a brother-in-law of John F. Kennedy. This occurred after McGovern had stated publicly he was still "... behind Eagleton 1000 percent"; reneging on that statement a few days later made McGovern look indecisive. The Eagleton controversy also put the McGovern campaign off message and was speculated at the time to perhaps be a harbinger of what would become McGovern's subsequent landslide loss. Appointed in 1961 by U.S. President John F. Kennedy as the worldwide director of the Food for Peace program, he remained a longtime leader in ensuring nutrition and food security as a means to fight poverty and political instability. McGovern was appointed United Nations Ambassador on World Hunger in 2001. In 2008, he and Senator Bob Dole were named the 2008 World Food Prize Laureates for their work to promote school-feeding programs globally.
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By Siti H.6 August 2022 • Verified Purchase
Round Badge, Standard, 5.7 cm (2.25")
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This badge I ordered for my work mate. It’s so cute and perfectly done. I’m very happy with how it’s turn out. Thanks. The color was exactly as the picture on the advertisement. It is good quality print, for the price I paid, I’m very happy with the product. Thanks so much.
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By Ah F.17 November 2019 • Verified Purchase
Round Badge, Standard, 5.7 cm (2.25")
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The product looks so beautiful!!! Thank you so much, you did a great job printing it. It has everything I ever wanted and the shiny finish is just perfect. The metal back really complements the picture. Thank You! ;). The image was great. All the colours were there and the writing was readable.
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By Anonymous2 August 2025 • Verified Purchase
Round Badge, Standard, 5.7 cm (2.25")
Great. I ordered a few different ones and everyone loved them. 
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