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Democratic Convention Nominates McCarthy and McGovern
At the Democratic National Convention Gov. Harold E. Hughes of Iowa nominates Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy praising him as a leader of reason and dignity. Sen. Abraham Ribicoff touts George McGovern as a capable, compassionate, and historic choice. Rev. Channing E. Phillips becomes the first Black nominee for president at a major party convention.
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Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Eugene J. McCarthy
The
Minnesotan
Vietnam
Channing E. Phillips
Washington, D.C
Philip M. Stern
América