In the News · Posted 10 minutes ago Here's 19 Things You Might Not Know About Tim Walz There's more to him than just calling Republicans "weird." by Alana Valko BuzzFeed Staff Link Facebook Pinterest Twitter Mail Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has officially announced her Vice President pick: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. View this photo on Instagram @kamalaharris / Via Instagram: @kamalaharris Since you might be gathering intel on who Walz is, including his background and achievements, here are some fast facts to know: 1.
Timothy James Walz was born on April 6, 1964, in West Point, Nebraska, to Darlene Rose and James F. Walz. His father, a public school administrator, died of lung cancer when Tim was 19.
He has spoken out about how Social Security survivor benefit checks kept his family afloat after his father's death. Tim Walz / Via Facebook: govwalz 2. Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard at age 17 in 1981 and served in the volunteer force for 24 years.
In 1989, he was named Nebraska Citizen-Soldier of the Year. He's a decorated veteran, earning an Army Commendation Medal and two Army Achievement Medals. Today marks the 41st anniversary of raising my right hand to serve in the National Guard – one of the best decisions I ever made.
To all our service members: Thank you for your continued sacrifice for our state and nation. pic.twitter.
com/zN1ml1Cwd0 — Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) April 8, 2022 @GovTimWalz / Via Twitter: @GovTimWalz 3. In 1989, Wal.