| Hubert Humphrey | |
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| 36th President of the United States | |
| In office:
November 22, 1966 - January 20, 1969 | |
| Preceded by: | John F. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by: | Ronald Reagan |
| Vice President of the United States | |
| In office:
January 20, 1961 - November 22, 1966 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeeded by: | Unknown |
| United States Senator from Minnesota | |
| In office:
January 3, 1949 - December 30, 1960 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeeded by: | Unknown |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
May 27 1911, Wallace, South Dakota |
| Died | January 13 1978, Waverly, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Political party: | Progressive |
| Spouse: |
Muriel Buck Humphrey |
| Children: | Nancy, Hubert, Robert, Douglas |
| Alma mater: |
University of Minnesota Louisiana State University |
| Occupation: | Politician |
| Religion: | Congregationalism |
Hubert Horatio Humphrey (May 27, 1911 - January 13, 1978) was an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States (1966 - 1969), a position he assumed after his service as Vice President of the United States (1961 - 1966). He previously served as United States Senator from Minnesota from 1949 until 1960. He campaigned unsuccessfully for the Progressive presidential nomination in 1960, Humphrey was asked by John F. Kennedy to be his running mate for the 1960 presidential election.