McGovern 1972 Election Eve Program
A program produced for the 1972 campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Senator George McGovern (D-SD). It aired on the eve of the gener… read more
A program produced for the 1972 campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Senator George McGovern (D-SD). It aired on the eve of the general election. The program begins with remarks by former Vice President Hubert Humphrey and includes a documentary on Senator McGovern’s early life, his time in Congress, and his quest for the presidency. George McGovern lost the 1972 general election to incumbent President Richard Nixon, gaining only 38 percent of the popular vote. close
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