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'''Russell Means''' was an Oglala Lakota activist, author, actor, and politician from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He was a prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), becoming its first National Director.<ref>http://blogs.denverpost.com/library/2012/10/28/native-american-warrior-russell-means-controversial-stands-colorado/4432/</ref> | |||
'''Russell Means''' was | |||
In 1987, Means ran for President of the United States, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in the 1988 election. He would finish as the runner up at the [[National Convention 1987|1987 National Convention]], losing the nomination to [[Ron Paul]]. | In 1987, Means ran for President of the United States, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in the 1988 election. He would finish as the runner up at the [[National Convention 1987|1987 National Convention]], losing the nomination to [[Ron Paul]]. | ||
==1988 Presidential Campaign== | ==1988 Presidential Campaign== | ||
===Literature=== | |||
[[Media:Russel_Means_for_President-1987-Campaign_Ad.pdf|Campaign Ad]] | |||
===Results=== | ===Results=== | ||
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<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/06/us/libertarians-pick-ex-congressman-in-88-bid.html</ref> | <ref>http://www.nytimes.com/1987/09/06/us/libertarians-pick-ex-congressman-in-88-bid.html</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | |||
The [[Libertarian Party of Arapahoe County]] named its activist of the year award after Russell Means.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/LPCOArapahoeCo/photos/a.310879532351505/2530372797068823/</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:1988 Candidates for Presidential Nomination]] | |||
[[Category:Candidates from the 1980s]] | [[Category:Candidates from the 1980s]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Native American Rights Activists]] | ||
[[Category:South Dakota Party Activists]] | |||
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| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | November 10, 1939 Porcupine, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota |
| Death: | October 22, 2012 (aged 72) Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Occupation: | Activist, Author, Actor |
| Residence: | Pine Ridge Indian Reservation |
| Party: | Libertarian |
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Russell Means was an Oglala Lakota activist, author, actor, and politician from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. He was a prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), becoming its first National Director.[1]
In 1987, Means ran for President of the United States, seeking the Libertarian Party nomination in the 1988 election. He would finish as the runner up at the 1987 National Convention, losing the nomination to Ron Paul.
1988 Presidential Campaign
Literature
Results
| Name | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Paul | 196 | 51.31% |
| Russell Means | 120 | 31.41% |
| James A. Lewis | 49 | 12.83% |
| NOTA (write-in) | 14 | 3.66% |
| Harry Glenn | 3 | 0.79% |
Legacy
The Libertarian Party of Arapahoe County named its activist of the year award after Russell Means.[3]