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The '''1983 Libertarian National Convention''' was held in New York City at Sheraton Centre in Times Square and is arguably the most significant event in the Libertarian Party's history since its founding. | The '''1983 Libertarian Party National Convention''' was held in New York City at Sheraton Centre in Times Square and is arguably the most significant event in the Libertarian Party's history since its founding. | ||
==Presidential Race== | ==Presidential Race== | ||
From January until four days prior to the convention when he withdrew without warning, the only visible candidate for the presidential nomination was [[Gene Burns]] who had attended "virtually every state convention" to solidify his bid.<ref name="1983_09-10">[http:// | From January until four days prior to the convention when he withdrew without warning, the only visible candidate for the presidential nomination was [[Gene Burns]] who had attended "virtually every state convention" to solidify his bid.<ref name="1983_09-10">[http://rothbard.altervista.org/articles/libertarian-forum/lf-17-9-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983]</ref> | ||
The [[Radical Caucus]] and other factions opposed to the Crane faction selected [[David Bergland]], although this would get less clear as the convention progressed. | The [[Radical Caucus]] and other factions opposed to the Crane faction selected [[David Bergland]], although this would get less clear as the convention progressed. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http:// | *[http://rothbard.altervista.org/articles/libertarian-forum/lf-17-9-10.pdf Libertarian Forum September 1983], specifically Murray Rothbard's summary of the convention. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||