History for the day: 12 July 1984: Ferraro nominated for VP

On 12 July 1984, the Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named New York Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro (photo) as his running mate, making her the first woman on a major party ticket.

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