0 History / Memorials & Rememberaces / Politics October 21, 2012 by Michael Matheron · Published October 21, 2012 George McGovern (1922-2012), The Essential American “The highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one’s country deep enough to call her to a higher plain” George McGovern, (1922-2012) Please follow and like us: