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Former California Congressman Pete McCloskey, who challenged Nixon, passes away at 96

president of the United States from 1969 to 1974 Pete McCloskey

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Highlights

Pete McCloskey, a former Republican congressman, died at the age of 96.
He was known for challenging President Nixon for the Republican nomination in 1972.
McCloskey also co-founded Earth Day and had a long career in politics.

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