About Walter Mondale

Walter Mondale is one of America’s most distinguished public servants. Born and raised in Minnesota, he holds a doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Minnesota Law School. He served the people of this state as Attorney General and U. S. Senator. He was elected Vice President of the United States in 1976 and has been recognized as one of the most effective vice presidents in American history. In 1993, he was appointed Ambassador to Japan by President Bill Clinton. His years of service are captured in his new political autobiography, The Good Fight: A Life in Liberal Politics.