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'''The 1996 Libertarian National Convention''' | '''The 1996 Libertarian National Convention''' took place July 3 through July 7 in Washington, DC. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The theme for this convention was "Declare Your Independence." The National Party announcement declared, "More than 1,000 Libertarian activists from across the nation will gather in Washington, DC, during the week of July 4, 1996, to participate in a history-making national convention. | ||
The activists will nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 1996 elections. Convention attendees also will gather on the front steps of the U.S. Capitol where more than 218 Libertarian Party candidates for the U.S. House will unveil the '[[Libertarian Contract with America]].' Make plans now for the biggest and best Libertarian Party national convention ever. The Libertarians will confront the Republican and Democratic parties where they live -- and Washington, DC, will never be the same!" | |||
=Outline of Events= | =Outline of Events= | ||
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*Nomination of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates - The team to carry the LP banner in November 1996 | *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 | *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 [[Libertarian Contract with America]] - On the steps of the U.S. Capitol | ||
*The Presidential Banquet - A gala affair of awards and speeches | *The Presidential Banquet - A gala affair of awards and speeches | ||
*Election of Libertarian Party Officers - Selection of leadership for the following two years | *Election of Libertarian Party Officers - Selection of leadership for the following two years | ||