National Convention 1974

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1974 Libertarian National Convention
Convention
Dates: June 1974
Location: Irving, Texas
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The 1974 Libertarian Party National Convention adopted the Dallas Accord which sought to accommodate supporters of both anarcho-capitalism and minarchism. It was held in Irving Texas near Dallas in June.

Edward H Crane was elected as national chair over Eric Scott Royce.

Committees

Platform Committee

Chair: National Vice-Chairman Ed Clark Vice-Chair: National Treasurer Pipp Boyls

Constitution, By-Laws & Rules Committee

Chair: National Secretary Georgiann Trammell Co-Chair: Winston Duke will serve as Co-Chairman

Credentials Committee

Chair: Guy Story Brown

LNC Races

Chair

Ed Crane of California and Scott Royce of Virginia competed for the Chairmanship. Crane won garnering over 80% of the vote.

A major debate in the campaign centered around the proposed location of the national headquarters of the LP.

Vice-Chair

Andrea Millen, former Chairwoman of the FLP in New York, won an unopposed term as Vice-Chairwoman.

Secretary

Bill Westmiller of California defeated Abby Goldsmith of Florida for Secretary.

Treasurer

John Draft ran unopposed for Treasurer.

Minutes

Audio Recordings

Picture of box containing 1974 Convention reel-to-reel recording in the possession of D Frank Robinson


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