Independent Democratic Coalition records, 1968-1973.

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Independent Democratic Coalition records, 1968-1973.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57001459

This collection contains financial records, correspondence, reports, clippings, newsletters, and published material. The materials pertain to the Independent Democratic Coalition, the New Democratic Coalition, the Democratic Party, and election campaigns in Illinois.

6 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7759010

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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Democratic Party (U.S.)

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New Democratic Coalition (U.S.)

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Independent Democratic Coalition.

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The Independent Democratic Coalition (IDC) was formed in Illinois after the 1968 Democratic Convention. Its leaders had been active in the McCarthy, Kennedy, and McGovern campaigns prior to and during the convention. IDC was later affiliated with the national New Democratic Coalition. From 1968 to 1970, IDC played an active part in the Democratic Party rules reform movement and the growth of independent Democratic political campaigns, particularly on Chicago's North Side. After 1970, the organiz...