Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy was an American politician and poet, known for his strong anti-Vietnam War stance during the 1960s. He served as a U.S. Congressman and later as a Senator from Minnesota. McCarthy gained national prominence when he challenged President Lyndon B. Johnson for the Democratic nomination in 1968, tapping into the growing discontent over the Vietnam War. His candidacy helped to shift the Democratic Party's focus and contributed to the eventual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam.
Born on Mar 29, 1916 (109 years old)
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Eugene McCarthy is mentioned as the anti-war candidate for president whom Robert Reich worked to elect.
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