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==Senate==

==Senate==

He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in the state. Farm cooperatives played an important role in his win. The normally nonpartisan Minnesota cooperatives entered the campaign in order to combat Republican proposals to tax patronage rebates. Joining with labor unions, the cooperatives sided with Humphrey in the factional battle within the DFL Party between Humphrey's anti-Communist wing and far-left supporters of [[Henry Wallace]] and Elmer Benson. With the cooperatives' help, Humphrey won control of the party and extended his influence into rural areas. Cooperatives also helped to defeat Congressman Howard Knutson, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, who supported the taxation of patronage rebates.<ref> John Earl Haynes, "Farm Coops and the Election of Hubert Humphrey to the Senate" ''Agricultural History'' 1983 57(2): 201-211. 0002-1482 </ref>

He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in the state. Farm cooperatives played an important role in his win. The normally nonpartisan Minnesota cooperatives entered the campaign in order to combat Republican proposals to tax patronage rebates. Joining with labor unions, the cooperatives sided with Humphrey in the factional battle within the DFL Party between Humphrey's anti-Communist wing and far-left supporters of [[Henry Wallace]] and Elmer Benson. With the cooperatives' help, Humphrey won control of the party and extended his influence into rural areas. Cooperatives also helped to defeat Congressman Howard Knutson, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, who supported the taxation of patronage rebates.<ref>John Earl Haynes, "Farm Coops and the Election of Hubert Humphrey to the Senate" ''Agricultural History'' 1983 57(2): 201-211. 0002-1482</ref>

He was reelected in 1954 and 1960.  Humphrey was an outspoken liberal on any and all issues. As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee he was known for his "Food for Peace" and multilateral disarmament proposals, as well as for his sponsorship of farm and welfare measures.  Having seen the perverse ability of the Communists to infiltrate organizations like CIO labor unions and farmer Labor groups, he helped drafted and promoted the "Communist Control Act" of 1954 as a civil libertarian measure.<ref> Mary S. McAuliffe, "Liberals and the Communist Control Act of 1954." ''Journal of American History'' 1976 63(2): 351-367.  0021-8723</ref>   

He was reelected in 1954 and 1960.  Humphrey was an outspoken liberal on any and all issues. As a member of the Foreign Relations Committee he was known for his "Food for Peace" and multilateral disarmament proposals, as well as for his sponsorship of farm and welfare measures.  Having seen the perverse ability of the Communists to infiltrate organizations like CIO labor unions and farmer Labor groups, he helped drafted and promoted the "Communist Control Act" of 1954 as a civil libertarian measure.<ref>Mary S. McAuliffe, "Liberals and the Communist Control Act of 1954." ''Journal of American History'' 1976 63(2): 351-367.  0021-8723</ref>   

   

   

Underfunded, he was defeated by [[John F. Kennedy]] for the presidential nomination in 1960.  As Senate majority whip in 1961-64, Humphrey proved efficient in organizing support for the passage of major legislation, especially Johnson's liberal [[Great Society]].  He had been one of the most zealous advocates of a strong civil rights bill ever since his successful effort in 1948 to write an unprecedented civil rights plank into the platform of the Democratic Party. To assure passage of the Civil Rights bill in 1964, Humphrey permitted Republicans such as [[Everett Dirksen]] to take credit for the bill by turning active sponsorship over to them. He also actively supported the Peace Corps, urban renewal, federal aid to education, and the nuclear test ban treaty.

Underfunded, he was defeated by [[John F. Kennedy]] for the presidential nomination in 1960.  As Senate majority whip in 1961-64, Humphrey proved efficient in organizing support for the passage of major legislation, especially Johnson's liberal [[Great Society]].  He had been one of the most zealous advocates of a strong civil rights bill ever since his successful effort in 1948 to write an unprecedented civil rights plank into the platform of the Democratic Party. To assure passage of the Civil Rights bill in 1964, Humphrey permitted Republicans such as [[Everett Dirksen]] to take credit for the bill by turning active sponsorship over to them. He also actively supported the Peace Corps, urban renewal, federal aid to education, and the nuclear test ban treaty.

In 1964 he was selected by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] as vice president. His advice was completely ignored by Johnson, 1965-1968. Privately, he was increasingly dissatisfied with Johnson's handling of the Vietnam War, but told no one.

In 1964 he was selected by [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] as vice president. His advice was completely ignored by Johnson, 1965-1968. Privately, he was increasingly dissatisfied with Johnson's handling of the Vietnam War, but told no one.

==1968==

==1968==

[[Image:Hhh68.jpg|thumb|290px|''Time'' May 3, 1968 suggests HHH has seen better days; the picture is askew (tilted right); the poster is old and worn; the left side of HHH's face is creased or perhaps wounded. The "Happy Warrior" is glum. ]]

[[Image:Hhh68.jpg|thumb|290px|''Time'' May 3, 1968 suggests HHH has seen better days; the picture is askew (tilted right); the poster is old and worn; the left side of HHH's face is creased or perhaps wounded. The "Happy Warrior" is glum.]]

see [[United States presidential election, 1968]]

see [[United States presidential election, 1968]]

==Re-election to the Senate==

==Re-election to the Senate==

He won election to the Senate again in 1970 and 1976. In 1977 he tried to become Senate majority leader. As an advocate of activist government, Humphrey campaigned on a traditional liberal agenda. Humphrey's association with Johnson's discredited big-government policies, the war in Vietnam, and the New Deal tradition hurt his campaign. Democratic senators, especially the newer and younger members, wanted a Senate leader who would assist them in pursuing the legislative interests of their constituency rather than one who would advocate for an ideological agenda. Conservative Democrat [[Robert C. Byrd]] of West Virginia was elected Senate leader because he favored a more limited role for government and would facilitate the programs of his peers rather than the traditional policies of his party.<ref> Iwan W. Morgan, "Hubert Humphrey's Last Hurrah: The 1977 Senate

He won election to the Senate again in 1970 and 1976. In 1977 he tried to become Senate majority leader. As an advocate of activist government, Humphrey campaigned on a traditional liberal agenda. Humphrey's association with Johnson's discredited big-government policies, the war in Vietnam, and the New Deal tradition hurt his campaign. Democratic senators, especially the newer and younger members, wanted a Senate leader who would assist them in pursuing the legislative interests of their constituency rather than one who would advocate for an ideological agenda. Conservative Democrat [[Robert C. Byrd]] of West Virginia was elected Senate leader because he favored a more limited role for government and would facilitate the programs of his peers rather than the traditional policies of his party.<ref>Iwan W. Morgan, "Hubert Humphrey's Last Hurrah: The 1977 Senate

Leadership Election and the Decline of the New Deal Tradition." ''Mid-America'' 1997 79(3): 287-317.</ref>

Leadership Election and the Decline of the New Deal Tradition." ''Mid-America'' 1997 79(3): 287-317.</ref>

Humphrey died in office of cancer.

Humphrey died in office of cancer.

==see also==

==See also==

* [[United States presidential election, 1968]]

* [[United States presidential election, 1968]]