Walter Mondale

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• APM Special Coverage: The Breakthrough of ’48: When Civil Rights Won the White House

  An APM Special Coverage presentation of the documentary, The Breakthrough of ’48: When Civil Rights Won the White House. Based on veteran journalist Samuel Freedman’s celebrated book, Into the Bright Sunshine, this documentary uses first-person interviews and compelling archival audio to resurrect a pivotal moment in American history that remains relevant and revealing today.

  Oct. 1, 202458 minSave
• Josie Johnson's memoir details life of a gracious fighter

  MPR’s Marianne Combs presents a profile of Josie Johnson, renowned local civil rights activist. Feature includes interview with Johnson about her life and book, and comments from Vernon Jordan and Walter Mondale, amongst others. Johnson’s memoir is titled "Hope in the Struggle."

  Apr. 3, 20198 minSave
• Josie Johnson honored for a lifetime of civil rights work with a gift for the next generation

  MPR’s Peter Cox reports on creation of Josie Robinson Johnson fellowship. The University of Minnesota is establishing a fellowship in the name of one of the state's foremost civil rights leaders. The Josie Robinson Johnson fellowship will go to graduate students at the Humphrey School for Public Affairs who have specific interest in addressing racial inequities and injustices - a subject Johnson and other luminaries reflected on at event announcement.

  Oct. 16, 20183 minSave
• A look back to when a Minnesotan was sworn in to the White House

  This MPR News with Tom Weber feature takes a look back to January 20th, 1977, when Minnesota’s Walter Mondale was sworn in as the Vice President of the United States. Segment includes interview excerpts, descriptions of Inauguration Day, and audio of the complete swearing in of Mondale.

  Jan. 19, 201711 minSave
• Westminster Town Hall Forum: Walter Mondale on 30th anniversary of 1984 Presidential campaign

  An MPR News Presents program held at Westminster Townhall Forum with former Vice President Walter Mondale.

  Jul. 10, 201459 minSave
• "Heckuva Farewell" - Walter Mondale headlines Eichten's MPR farewell at the Fitzgerald Theater

  A broadcast of "Heckuva Farewell," an event for MPR’s Gary Eichten, held at the Fitzgerald Theater on January 19, 2012. For his last Midday show, Gary interviews Vice President Mondale, Minnesota's senior statesman. The two hold a wide-ranging political discussion.

  Jan. 20, 201259 minSave
• Walter Mondale reflects on his political life through book "The Good Fight"

  On this Midday call-in program, former Vice President Walter Mondale joins MPR’s Gary Eichten to take questions about his new political memoir, The Good Fight: A life in Liberal Politics. The book traces Mondale's career from a young Minnesota attorney general to Vice President. While personal, it's also the story of half a century of progressive politics.

  Oct. 22, 201059 minSave
• Mondale's role in saving 'boat people' recalled, 30 years later

  On the 30th anniversary in the United States' post-Vietnam War experience, MPR’s Dan Olson takes a look back. 1979 was the year that the U.S., led by Vice President Walter Mondale, convinced world leaders to come to the rescue of more than a million so-called "boat people."

  Nov. 16, 2009Save
• Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger reflect on public life and civic engagement

  Two senior statesmen reflect on public life and civic engagement. Former Vice President Walter Mondale and former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger discuss their experiences in public life and the need for civic engagement.

  Mar. 17, 2009Save
• Democratic National Convention, Day 1

  As a DNC spotlight interview, Midmorning host Kerri Miller speaks with former U.S. Vice President, U.S. Senator and Ambassador Walter Mondale about the civil rights struggle of Democratic national conventions past, and his experience as a Democratic presidential nominee.

  Aug. 25, 2008Save