Walter Frederick "Fritz" Mondale was an American politician who was the 42nd vice president of the United States, serving from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from 1964 to 1976, and was the Democratic nominee in the 1984 presidential election. Born: January 5, 1928 Died: April 19, 2021 In office: January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981 Wiki link