Walter Mondale, former Vice President to President Jimmy Carter and the 1984 democratic presidential nominee, passed away Monday at his home in Minneapolis.
Mondale was a key figure in changing the perception of the vice presidency and what the expectations of the job were. Under Carter, he established new precedents that future vice presidents, such as current President Joe Biden, would follow.
Minnesota’s governor went on twitter to honor him.
Today, Minnesota and the nation mourn the loss of a beloved public servant. Gwen and I mourn the loss of a dear friend and mentor.
Walter Mondale believed in and worked to create a nation with a heart, a soul, and a conscience.
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) April 20, 2021
Mondale left a final email to the hundreds of staffers who worked for him over the years.
Read: Former Vice President Walter Mondale's last message to staff. "Well my time has come. I am eager to rejoin Joan and Eleanor." https://t.co/RBUqrKjf3C
— Kate Nocera (@KateNocera) April 20, 2021