McGovern tightens control of unruly peace movement in Miami
UPI reports George McGovern built a disciplined operation in Miami Beach to harness the peace movement for a first ballot bid. His staff, aided by rule changes, faced a California credentials fight and labor opposition, but McGovern won the nomination while wary of losing union and party backing.
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Kennedy praises McGovern at Democratic convention
Senator Edward Kennedy introduced George McGovern at the Miami Beach convention after the ticket was completed. He declared the convention met the test of greatness and predicted McGovern and Eagleton would unseat President Nixon in November, urging voters to reward leadership with success. The crowd roared as Kennedy and McGovern shared victory salutes.
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Yippies Burn Johnson Photo At Democratic Convention
About 150 demonstrators used lighter fluid to ignite a 10 foot tall portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson outside the Miami Beach convention hall. They vowed to return in August for a larger protest when the Republican convention opens.
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McGovern Campaign Reuses Came Home America Slogan
George S McGovern repeated the phrase Came Home America in his acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination. The idea was first floated by delegate Walter Fauntroy and Valeria Kushner during the seconding speeches on Wednesday night.
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McGovern plans unity push in California in August
McGovern aims to heal California’s splintered Democratic Party with a unity conference. Miles Rubin of Los Angeles says California’s 45 electoral votes are crucial to win in November. Rubin notes a need for non McGovernites in the campaign and outlines a statewide effort led by party leaders.
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Dole says McGovern convention not grassroots driven
Republican National Committee Chairman Robert Dole told 180 California Broadcasters Association members that Democrats traded one machine tradition for another at the McGovern nomination. He charged the Democratic National Convention was controlled by bosses rather than the reform movement and predicted Nixon’s re election prospects if a constructive campaign is run.
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