NEW : Religious services are set for Friday in Sioux Falls , South Dakota . In 2001 , McGovern was named the first United Nations global ambassador on hunger . President Obama says George McGovern fought for freedom , then for peace . McGovern may be most remembered for losing to Richard Nixon in a landslide . He represented South Dakota in the Senate for three terms , also serving in House .
NEW : Religious services are set for Friday in Sioux Falls , South Dakota . President Obama says George McGovern fought for freedom , then for peace . McGovern may be most remembered for losing to Richard Nixon in a landslide . He represented South Dakota in the Senate for three terms , also serving in House .