Hubert Humphrey was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States from 1965 to 1969 under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was a prominent member of the Democratic Party and played a significant role in advocating for civil rights and social welfare programs during the 1960s. Humphrey was born on May 27, 1911, in Wallace, South Dakota. He began his political career as the mayor of Minneapolis and later served as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota. Humphrey ran for president in 1968 but lost to Richard Nixon. He is remembered for his commitment to social justice and public service.