ABC News: U.S.: AP PHOTOS: The Life and Times of George McGovern

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AP PHOTOS: The Life and Times of George McGovern Oct 21st 2012, 13:17 Proud liberal. Staunch foe of the Vietnam War. Decorated World War II bomber pilot. Three-time U.S. senator. Presidential candidate dealt a crushing defeat by Richard Nixon in 1972. AP FILE - In this March 25, 1974 file photo,... View Full Caption FILE - In this March 25, 1974 file photo, U.S. Senator George McGovern,looks out an airplane window on a flight to Pierre, S.D., to begin a four-day campaign swing. A family spokesman says, McGovern, the Democrat who lost to President Richard Nixon in 1972 in a historic landslide, has died at the age of 90. According to a spokesman, McGovern died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012 at a hospice in Sioux Falls, surrounded by family and friends. (AP Photo, File) Close George McGovern left an enduring legacy when he died Sunday morning at age 90. "We are blessed to know that our father lived a long, successful and productive life advocating for the hungry, being a progressive voice for millions and fighting for peace," a family statement said. Here's a photographic look at McGovern's life and political times.

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