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'''The 1996 Libertarian National Convention''' was held on the first weekend in July in Washington, DC. | '''The 1996 Libertarian National Convention''' was held on the first weekend in July in Washington, DC. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme for this convention was "Declare Your Independence." | ||
=Outline of Events= | |||
*Opening Ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial - An evening of liberty in words and music | |||
*Consideration and Review of the Libertarian Party National Platform - A poll of the delegates on all platform planks | |||
*Major Speakers and Panel Discussions - Foreign policy, economic freedom, and personal liberty | |||
*Music and Fireworks at the Smithsonian Mall - An evening of entertainment | |||
*The Libertarian Party 25th Birthday Party - A social event with food and entertainment | |||
*Nomination of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates - The team to carry the LP banner in November 1996 | |||
*Workshops, Seminars, Training Sessions - Political action, public relations, persuasion, party organization | |||
*The Libertarian Contract with America - On the steps of the U.S. Capitol | |||
*The Presidential Banquet - A gala affair of awards and speeches | |||
*Election of Libertarian Party Officers - Selection of leadership for the following two years | |||
=Presidential and Vice-Presidential Ticket Nominations= | |||
[[Harry Browne]] won the presidential nomination. | [[Harry Browne]] won the presidential nomination. | ||
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[[Jo Jorgensen]] was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate. | [[Jo Jorgensen]] was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate. | ||
=Election of Officers= | |||
[[Steve Dasbach]] was re-elected as national chair. | [[Steve Dasbach]] was re-elected as national chair. | ||
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| 1996 Libertarian National Convention | |||
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| Dates: | July 1996 | ||
| Location: | Washington, D.C. | ||
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The 1996 Libertarian National Convention was held on the first weekend in July in Washington, DC. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme for this convention was "Declare Your Independence."
Outline of Events
- Opening Ceremonies at the Jefferson Memorial - An evening of liberty in words and music
- Consideration and Review of the Libertarian Party National Platform - A poll of the delegates on all platform planks
- Major Speakers and Panel Discussions - Foreign policy, economic freedom, and personal liberty
- Music and Fireworks at the Smithsonian Mall - An evening of entertainment
- The Libertarian Party 25th Birthday Party - A social event with food and entertainment
- Nomination of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates - The team to carry the LP banner in November 1996
- Workshops, Seminars, Training Sessions - Political action, public relations, persuasion, party organization
- The Libertarian Contract with America - On the steps of the U.S. Capitol
- The Presidential Banquet - A gala affair of awards and speeches
- Election of Libertarian Party Officers - Selection of leadership for the following two years
Presidential and Vice-Presidential Ticket Nominations
Harry Browne won the presidential nomination.
Jo Jorgensen was chosen as the vice-presidential candidate.
Election of Officers
Steve Dasbach was re-elected as national chair.
| Preceded by: Salt Lake City 1993 |
Libertarian National Convention 1996 |
Succeeded by: Washington 1998 |