A longtime Democrat, Beatty was praised by former Sen. George McGovern for staging a huge political concert for his presidential campaign in 1972. "I know many good people across this land," McGovern said. "Warren is one of the greats."
Clinton received a long standing ovation late in the evening. He talked about meeting Beatty in 1972 when he was a campaign worker for McGovern and how Beatty helped Clinton sway a young woman's vote by taking a walk with her on the beach in Florida.
A personal note: I came close to meeting Beatty in 1972 when he spoke for McGovern at a rally near my home. His passion was inspiring.
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