Walter Mondale In Chicago In 1980 Editorial Image

Then Vice President Walter 'Fritz' Mondale greets local political dignitaries including mayor Jane Byrne and Cook County Democratic Chairman George Dunne at a Democratic Party rally in Chicago, Illinois in 1980 to boost support for the Jimmy Carter-Walter Mondale ticket in the upcoming presidential election of 1980. Mondale, a 2-term liberal Democrat was a transformative VP under Carter from 1977-1981. He greatly expanded the role, power, and significance of the office. The liberal Minnesotan helped push forth legislation on civil rights, aid to schools, environment, consumer affairs and measures uplifting the poor. He died at his home in Minneapolis on April 19, 2021 at the age of 93.