Edmund Muskie was an American politician and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. Born on March 28, 1914, in Rumford, Maine, he served as the Governor of Maine from 1955 to 1959. Muskie later became a U.S. Senator, representing Maine from 1959 to 1980, where he was known for his work on environmental issues and government reform. Muskie was also the Democratic nominee for Vice President in the 1968 election, running alongside Hubert Humphrey. Throughout his career, he played a significant role in shaping policies related to the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, making lasting contributions to American environmental legislation.