Eugene McCarthy

Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy (March 29, 1916 – December 10, 2005) was a United States senator from Minnesota. He ran for President of the United States five times. He died from Parkinson's disease.

Eugene McCarthy
United States Senator from Minnesota
In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by	Edward John Thye
Succeeded by	Hubert Humphrey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 4th district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1959
Preceded by	Edward Devitt
Succeeded by	Joseph Karth
Personal details
Born	Eugene Joseph McCarthy (1916-03-29)March 29, 1916 Watkins, Minnesota
Died	December 10, 2005(2005-12-10) (aged 89) Washington, D.C.
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Spouse(s)	Abigail McCarthy (1915–2001)
Alma mater	Saint John's University University of Minnesota
Profession	Professor

Other websites

• Eugene J McCarthy Lectureship^{[permanent dead link]} at Saint John's University
• Eugene McCarthy (1916–2005): The Legacy of the Former Senator and Anti-War Presidential Candidate Archived 2006-01-25 at the Wayback Machine
• Eugene J. McCarthy, Senate Dove Who Jolted '68 Race, Dies at 89 — The New York Times
• Minnesota senator shook world in '68 Archived 2005-12-12 at the Wayback Machine — Star Tribune of Minneapolis