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Eugene Joseph McCarthy (March 29, 1916 – December 10, 2005) was an American politician, writer, and academic from Minnesota. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the United States Senate from 1959 to 1971.
Learn about the anti-war campaign of Senator Eugene McCarthy for the 1968 Democratic nomination, which challenged President Johnson and led to his withdrawal. Find out how McCarthy lost to Humphrey at the convention amidst protests and riots.
Learn about Eugene McCarthy, a U.S. senator who challenged Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1968 presidential race and became a prominent antiwar leader. Find out his background, achievements, books, and campaigns in this article from Britannica.
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Dec 10, 2005 · Learn about the life and legacy of Eugene McCarthy, who died in 2005. He was a Minnesota Democrat who challenged Lyndon Johnson over Vietnam in 1968 and inspired a generation of war opponents.
Jan 18, 2006 · A tribute to Eugene McCarthy, who died in 2005, for his role in challenging Lyndon Johnson over Vietnam in 1968. Listen to his speeches, interviews and a radio spot, and hear from his biographer and a former SDS leader.
Dec 12, 2005 · In 1968 Eugene McCarthy was an imperfect candidate leading an improbable cause. He didn't get the nomination and he didn't end the war. But he stepped forward when antiwar forces...
Dec 11, 2005 · Eugene J. McCarthy, the sardonic Senate dove who stunned the nation by upending President Lyndon B. Johnson's re-election drive amid the Vietnam War turmoil of 1968, died early yesterday....
