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This Day in Minnesota History

January 5, 1928

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ISBN: 0873514165
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Walter "Fritz" Mondale is born in Ceylon, Minnesota. A lifelong public servant, he would represent Minnesota in the US Senate, occupy the vice presidency under Jimmy Carter, run for president against Ronald Reagan, and serve as US ambassador to Japan.

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First published: July 1, 2015
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