Eagleton was major force in state, U.S.

Looking back now, the controversy that removed Missouri Senator Tom Eagleton from the Democratic vice presidential spot seems so insignificant. But 35 years ago, there was a substantial stigma to any issue involving mental health. And Eagleton's revelation that he had been treated for depression was just too much for the nation to accept. Presidential-aspirant George McGovern asked Eagleton to step aside. The rest is history. The longtime Missouri Senator died peacefully this week. He was 77.