December 10, 2005: Headlines: Politics: 1960's: Senate Web Site: Norm Coleman honors Eugene McCarthy
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December 10, 2005: Headlines: Politics: 1960's: Senate Web Site: Norm Coleman honors Eugene McCarthy
Norm Coleman honors Eugene McCarthy
"At a time when many were turning on and tuning out, Senator McCarthy inspired an entire generation of young Americans in the sixties, including myself, to get involved in the political process and make a difference." Senator Norm Coleman is Chairman of the Senate subcommittee that oversees the Peace Corps.
Norm Coleman honors Eugene McCarthy
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR EUGENE MCCARTHY
Caption: Presidential candidate Sen. Eugene McCarthy, D-Minn., is surrounded by college student supporters after making a speech in Racine, Wis., in this March 20, 1968, file photo. McCarthy, whose insurgent campaign toppled a sitting president in 1968 and forced the Democratic Party to take seriously his message against the Vietnam War, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. He was 89. (AP Photo, file)
December 10th, 2005 - “I was saddened to learn of the death of Eugene McCarthy, whose passing truly marks the end of one of the most momentous eras in the history of our state and nation. He was a principled and personable Minnesota original who rose from humble origins in central Minnesota to the pinnacle of national leadership during one of the most contentious eras in our history, the Viet Nam War.
At a time when many were turning on and tuning out, Senator McCarthy inspired an entire generation of young Americans in the sixties, including myself, to get involved in the political process and make a difference.
His commitment, conscience, and idealism made a lasting impact on me and set a high standard in many ways for those of us in public service to meet.
Eugene McCarthy’s kids’ campaign in 1968 may well have marked the high point of Minnesota’s political clout as he challenged his friend and fellow Minnesotan, Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, to be the Democratic nominee for president.
All Minnesotans should be proud of Senator McCarthy’s service to our state and nation, not only as a Congressman and Senator but as a writer, thinker and philosopher who brought hope and inspiration to many at a time when we needed it most.”
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