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McGovern’s Path From Wallace Ally to Senate Leader
The narrative traces George McGovern’s early ties to the Progressive movement and Wallace, noting his hesitation at the 1948 convention, a nonvote in 1952 amid Cold War tensions, and his return to Dakota Wesleyan as a beloved teacher. It highlights his Korea ceasefire stance, Red China recognition, and a student-dedicated yearbook before his ascent to national politics.
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