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Walter Mondale

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Walter Mondale was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as vice president of the United States under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981. He previously represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate and later served as the United States ambassador to Japan. As the Democratic presidential nominee in 1984, he selected Representative Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate and lost the election to Ronald Reagan.

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What was Walter Mondale's role in the Carter administration?

Walter Mondale served as Jimmy Carter's vice president from 1977 to 1981. He helped establish the modern model of an active vice president and became a close presidential adviser. [U.S. Senate history](https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Vice_President.htm)

What did Walter Mondale do before becoming vice president?

Mondale was Minnesota's attorney general from 1960 to 1964 and represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate from 1964 to 1976. He was also a lawyer before entering national office. [Minnesota Historical Society biography](https://www.mnhs.org/mondale/biography)

Why is Mondale's 1984 presidential campaign historically important?

Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate in 1984, making her the first woman nominated for vice president by a major U.S. party. The Democratic ticket ran against Ronald Reagan. [Walter Mondale biography](https://www.mnhs.org/mondale/biography)

When was Walter Mondale U.S. ambassador to Japan?

President Bill Clinton appointed Mondale ambassador to Japan in 1993. Mondale held the post until 1996. [Minnesota Historical Society biography](https://www.mnhs.org/mondale/biography)

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