1980 Republican National Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Constitution
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:television
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| gptkbp:date |
July 14-16, 1980
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| gptkbp:events |
platform committee report
credentials committee report rules committee report |
| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Michigan
gptkb:Detroit |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
reflected the changing demographics of the electorate
set a precedent for future conventions demonstrated the power of grassroots movements led to the election of the first actor as president first convention after the end of the Carter administration emphasized economic conservatism highlighted the role of evangelical voters influenced future Republican conventions influenced the Republican Party's future direction marked a turning point in American politics marked the rise of conservative politics reflected the party's shift to the right set the stage for the 1980 presidential election showcased the importance of media in politics solidified Reagan's leadership in the party established a new coalition within the Republican Party |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1980 Republican National Convention
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Watergate_scandal
gptkb:Vietnam_War economic issues |
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
gptkb:fans
delegates party leaders media representatives |
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Republican_National_Committee
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cobo_Hall
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| gptkbp:nominated_for |
gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:George_H._W._Bush |
| gptkbp:notable_speakers |
gptkb:John_Connally
gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan gptkb:George_H._W._Bush gptkb:Margaret_Thatcher |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
Bush's selection as vice-presidential nominee
Reagan's victory in the 1980 election |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1976_Republican_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Republican_Party_platform
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Reagan's acceptance speech
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:1984_Republican_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:A_New_Beginning
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1976_Republican_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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