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McGovern rises to the nominating rostrum at Miami Beach
From humble origins to Senate veteran and campaign architect George McGovern accepts the Democratic nomination promising an open government and a war-ending policy record. Reporter Harry F. Rosenthal traces his political ascent from 1968 to 1972 and notes a transformed public persona and sustained organizing strength.
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George McGovern
Miami Beach
Democratic Party
United States
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Robert Kennedy
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Senate
Wisconsin
Richard Doughtery
California
Pat Donovan
Donovan
Richard Nixon