Democratic National Convention Collection, 1968.

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Democratic National Convention Collection, 1968.

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Speeches, statements, news releases, reports, schedules, itineraries, memos, resolutions, campaign materials including pamphlets, flyers, and booklets. Copies of speeches made at the convention including Mayor Daley's opening speech, nominating speeches for McGovern and Humphrey and Humphrey's acceptance speech. Copies of statements given by congressmen and delegates. Copies of statements given before the platform committee by organizations such as NOW, Planned Parenthood, DAV, and the National Council on Aging, and on topics including equal rights and education, crime, urban planning, rural problems and Czechoslovakia and Eugene McCarthy's statenent on Vietnam and Ansel Adams statement on the environment. News releases issued by the convention committee, Mayor Daley's Host Committee, and various individuals and groups. Reports on the selection of a candidate and state delegate credential challenges. Schedules and itineraries of events inside and outside the convention. Memos related to press credentials and entry, entertainment and many convention events. Campaign literature for McGovern, McCarthy and Humphrey. Copies of speeches, flyers and statements by anti-war groups and three Ramparts posters covering convention news.

.84 linear feet (2 boxes)

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