National Convention 1972
1972 Libertarian National Convention | |||
Convention | |||
Dates: | June 15—18, 1972 | ||
Location: | Denver, Colorado | ||
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The first Libertarian Party National Convention was held June 15 - 18, 1972 in Denver, Colorado. John Hospers and Theodora Nathan were nominated presidential and vice presidential candidates respectively. They received the first electoral vote won by a woman, cast by Roger MacBride. The original dates selected had tentatively been June 4-7, 1972. The convention was open to all Libertarian Party members at a cost of $25.
Tentative Agenda
- Sunday, June 4 -- Open hearings by platform and constitution committees.
- Monday, June 5 -- Closed committee sessions, workshops, first session of the convention (to vote on rules, constitution and by-laws). Evening open for caucuses of various groups who wish to hold them.
- Tuesday, June 6 -- Second session of the convention (to vote on platform).
- Wednesday, June 7 -- Third and final convention session (to elect Party's officers for 1972-1974, and to nominate a President and Vice-President of the United States). Big bash in the evening.
- Thursday, June 8 -- Brief open session of the newly-elected Executive Committee, to deal with such matters are necessary.
Election of Officers
Susan Nolan was elected as National Chair.
Ed Clark was elected as National Vice-Chair.
Diana Amsden was elected as National Secretary.
Pipp Boyls was elected as National Treasurer.
David Nolan, James Bryan, D. Frank Robinson, and Pat Lowrie were elected as At-Large members.
Audio Recordings
Recollections
First-person accounts provided by convention participants.
- Mickey, Me and the LP D Frank Robinson's personal account
Preceded by: none |
Libertarian National Convention 1972 |
Succeeded by: Strongsville 1973 |
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