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Humphrey names O Brien to run campaign and head party
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey breaks tradition naming Lawrence O'Brien to run his presidential campaign and to head the Democratic National Committee. O'Brien will control both the campaign and the party organization, a move aimed at unifying the party after a disruptive split. The National Committee unanimously accepted the dual role, while emphasizing state and local responsibility for party solvency.
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