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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McGovern 1972 Election Eve Program

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Program ID:
418053-1
Category:
Vignette
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Vignette
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First Aired:
Nov 06, 2016 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
May 20, 2020 | 12:16am EDT | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Nov 06, 2016 | 12:00pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 07, 2016 | 9:56pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 08, 2016 | 1:28am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 08, 2016 | 4:59am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Nov 08, 2016 | 8:30am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • May 20, 2020 | 12:16am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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