Whoever was Jimmy Carter's deputy died at the age of 93 at his home in Minnesota • During his life he ran for president against Ronald Reagan and lost • He was later appointed ambassador to Japan.
Walter "Fritz" Frederick Mondale
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Walter "Fritz" Frederick Mondale, who was vice president under Jimmy Carter, died today (Tuesday) at the age of 93, at his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
His relatives said he died with his family next to him and was clear until his last moments.
Mondale served four years as vice president, from 1977 to 1981. He is considered a groundbreaking vice president, initiating many procedures, including a joint joint dinner for the president and his deputy, setting up an office for the White House vice president and the vice president's involvement in the administration's foreign policy.
In 1984, Mondale ran for president against the Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan, but lost by a large margin.
Mondale is considered a liberal marker in the Democratic Party and has chosen for the first time in history a woman to run alongside him as vice president.
After his defeat, Mondale returned to his profession as a lawyer and in 1994 was elected by President Bill Clinton to serve as Ambassador to Japan.
In 2000 he tried to run for the Senate seat which he left when he was appointed vice president, but lost to Democratic candidate Norm Coleman.
Along with Jimmy Carter, Mondale broke a record as a member of the presidential staff that extended the most days after his tenure.