What is Walter Mondale birthday?

Walter Mondale was born at 1928-01-05

Where is Walter Mondale's birth place?

Walter Mondale was born in Ceylon

What is Walter Mondale nationalities?

Walter Mondale's nationalities is American

What is Walter Mondale ideologies?

Walter Mondale's ideologies is Democrats

Who is Walter Mondale spouses?

Walter Mondale's spouses is Joan Mondale

Who is Walter Mondale siblings?

Walter Mondale's siblings is Lester Mondale

Who is Walter Mondale childrens?

Walter Mondale's childrens is Eleanor Mondale, Ted Mondale, William H. Mondale

What was Walter Mondale universities?

Walter Mondale studied at University Of Minnesota, University of Minnesota, Macalester College, University of Minnesota Law School

What was Walter Mondale notable alumnis?

Walter Mondale's notable alumnis is University Of Minnesota

What is Walter Mondale's political ideology?

Walter Mondale's political ideology is Political party - Democratic

What is Walter Mondale's religion?

Walter Mondale's religion is Methodism, Presbyterianism

Who is Walter Mondale's father?

Walter Mondale's father is Theodore Sigvaard Mondale

Who is Walter Mondale's mother?

Walter Mondale's mother is Claribel Hope

How famous is Walter Mondale?

Walter Mondale is famouse as The 42nd Vice President of the U.S.A.

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Walter Mondale's Personal Details

Walter Mondale is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United States, from 1977 to 1981.

Information	Detail
Birthday	January 5, 1928
Nationality	American
Famous	Democrats, University Of Minnesota, Leaders, Political Leaders, the 42nd Vice President of the U.s.a
Ideologies	Democrats
City/State	Minnesota
Spouses	Joan Mondale
Siblings	Lester Mondale
Known as	Vice President Walter Mondale, Walter Frederick Mondale, Walter Frederick
Childrens	Eleanor Mondale, Ted Mondale, William H. Mondale
Universities	University Of Minnesota University of Minnesota Macalester College University of Minnesota Law School
Notable Alumnis	University Of Minnesota
Birth Place	Ceylon
Political Ideology	Political party - Democratic
Religion	Methodism, Presbyterianism
Height	183
Gender	Male
Father	Theodore Sigvaard Mondale
Mother	Claribel Hope
Net Worth	$2 million as of Dec 25,2016
Sun Sign	Capricorn
Born in	Ceylon
Famous as	The 42nd Vice President of the U.S.A.

Who is Walter Mondale?

Walter Mondale is an American politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd Vice President of United States, from 1977 to 1981, in the Democratic administration of President Jimmy Carter. A native of Minnesota, Mondale studied in public schools and later obtained a degree in political science. Subsequently, he was enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and upon returning, Mondale earned a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Then, he was admitted to the bar and started practice in Minneapolis, working as a lawyer for four years before entering in politics, although he had previously managed several political campaigns. In 1960, he was appointed the attorney general of Minnesota, where he served until 1964 when he was elected to the senate. Subsequently, Mondale was re-elected to the post twice, serving as a U.S. Senator for 12 years. In 1977, he was inaugurated as the 42nd Vice President of the United States, on the Democratic ticket with President Jimmy Carter. Upon the completion of their four year term, the duo was re-nominated by the Democratic Party but they were defeated by the Republican candidates. In 1984, Mondale captured the Democratic presidential nomination but lost to Ronald Reagan, after which he joined a Minnesota-based law firm. In 1993, he was chosen to be the United States Ambassador to Japan, where he served for three years. Thereafter, he returned to his work at the law firm and still remains an active Democrat, serving his country

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Childhood & Early Life

Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale was born on January 5, 1928, in Ceylon, Minnesota, to Theodore Mondale, a Methodist clergyman, and his wife, Claribel Mondale, a part-time music teacher.

After completing his elementary education from public schools, Mondale attended Macalester College, and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors of Arts degree in political science, in 1951.

While in college, Mondale became involved in politics and managed the activities of Minnesota's emerging Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party. In 1948, he helped manage Hubert Humphrey's first successful U.S. Senate campaign.

After completing his graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served a couple of years at Fort Knox during the Korean War. Afterwards, he was enrolled in the University of Minnesota Law School and graduated with a law degree, in 1956. Subsequently, Mondale was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and began practicing law in Minneapolis.

Career

While practicing law between during the next four years, Mondale also worked as the campaign manager for Orville Freeman's successful gubernatorial re-election campaign in 1956 and 1958.

In 1960, following the resignation of Miles Lord, Mondale was appointed to the post of attorney general of Minnesota. Two years later, in 1962, Mondale won the election to the office and served until 1964. Between 1960 and 1964, he also served as a member of the President's Consumer Advisory Council.

After serving as state attorney general for four years, Mondale was asked to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy caused by Hubert Humphrey's election to the vice presidency. In December 1964, Mondale was appointed to the United States Senate.

In 1966, Mondale won the election to the Senate and was re-elected in 1972, serving on seven successive congresses until 1976. During his 12 years as a senator, Mondale served on numerous committees, such as the Finance and Budget committees and the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. He also chaired the Select Committee on Equal Education Opportunity and the Intelligence Committee's Domestic Task Force.

In 1976, Mondale was elected to the post of the Vice President on the Democratic ticket as Jimmy Carter’s running mate. After being inaugurated at the office, Mondale served as both general adviser and emissary for the President. He was the first Vice President to have an office in the White House.

In 1980, the Carter-Mondale duo was defeated for re-election by the Republican pair, Ronald Reagan and George Bush. In 1984, Mondale was successful in capturing the Democratic presidential nomination but was defeated by Ronald Reagan.

Following his defeat, Mondale returned to his native Minnesota in 1987 and resumed practicing law as a partner with the law firm, Dorsey & Whitney. Alongside, he also assisted with Democratic Party politics on the state level.

Over the next few years, Mondale served as on the boards of directors on several non-profit organizations such as the Guthrie Theatre Foundation, Mayo Foundation, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, RAND Corporation, and University of Minnesota Foundation.

In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Mondale the United States Ambassador to Japan, where he served until 1996. Thereafter, he returned to Minnesota and resumed working at the law firm.

Major Works

As a United States Senator, Mondale was a strong supporter of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He played a key role in securing the adoption of an amended Open Housing Act in 1968 which capped off the legislative civil rights revolution of the decade.

As the Vice President of the United States, Mondale traveled extensively around the world, advocating U.S. policy. During his term, Mondale handled 13 foreign assignments which included delicate missions to Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa.

Personal Life & Legacy

In December 1955, Walter Mondale married Joan Adams, an artist, whom he had met on a blind date. They had three children; Theodore Adams, Eleanor Jane, and William Hall.

The couple remained together until Joan’s death in 2014 while their daughter Eleanor died of brain cancer in 2011.

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