FORMER VP DEAD
Who was Walter Mondale and what was his cause of death?
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Who was Walter Mondale?
Mr Mondale - known by the nickname "Fritz" - served as Vice President from 1977 to 1981.
Born in 1928, he became involved in politics in the forties.
He served as Attorney General of from 1960 to 1964 and was appointed to the Senate in 1964.
In 1984, he ran for President himself for the against the incumbent Ronald Reagan, but was crushed at the polls.
He won only his home state of Minnesota as well as securing just 13 electoral votes to President Reagan's record-breaking 525.
Despite his resounding defeat, Mr Mondale made history by selecting Rep of New York as his running mate, the first time a woman had been on the ticket for a major-party presidential nominee.
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Away from politics he married in 1955. She died in 2014.
The couple had three children, Ted, Eleanor and William.
Who was president when Mondale was VP?
Mondale was J's running mate during their 1976 election campaign.
Standing as an outsider Carter defeated the Republican President Gerald Ford.
In a closely-fought battle for the White House, Carter secured 297 electoral college votes to President Ford's 240, and won the popular vote by two per cent.
was US President from 1977 to 1981, serving as the 39th US President of the United States.
Mondale remained his VP throughout his tenure.
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But they were defeated at the polls in 1980 when Ronald Reagan swept to power, winning 489 electoral college votes to President Carter's 49.
Mr Carter, 96, is the oldest living US President.
Following Mondale's death, Carter mourned his number two as "the best vice-president in our country's history".
What was Walter Mondale's cause of death?
Mondale died aged 93 at home on Monday, April 19 "peacefully from natural causes", his family said.
In a statement, the former US Vice President's family said: "It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota."
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Political figures past and present have paid tribute to the Democrat veteran.
President Joe Biden hailed Mr Mondale as one of "our nation’s most dedicated patriots".
In a joint statement released with his wife , they said: “There have been few senators, before or since, who commanded such universal respect.”
Vice President said she had spoken to Mr Mondale "a few days ago" and said he was "so generous with his wit and wisdom over the years."
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Former President said he "championed progressive causes and changed the role of VP—so leaders like Joe Biden could be the last ones in the room when decisions were made".
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He added: "In selecting Geraldine Ferraro, he also paved the way for Vice President Harris to make history.
"Michelle and I send prayers to his family."
Walter Mondale dead – Former Vice President and Democratic nominee who lost in Reagan landslide dies aged 93
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