This Day In History - Woman Named Vise Presidential Candidate 1984

Woman Named Vise Presidential Candidate 1984

Monday, July 12, 2021

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Event Description

Walter Mondale, the leading Democratic presidential candidate, announces that he has chosen Representative Geraldine Ferraro of New York as his running mate. Ferraro, a daughter of Italian immigrants, had previously gained notoriety as a vocal advocate of women's rights in Congress.

Event Location

US Nationwide