1988 Democratic National Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Michael_Dukakis
gptkb:Jesse_Jackson |
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:television_series
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| gptkbp:date |
July 18-21, 1988
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:1989_inauguration_of_George_H._W._Bush
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Atlanta,_Georgia
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first convention in the South since 1972
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1988 Democratic National Convention
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:1992_Democratic_National_Convention
gptkb:Democratic_Party_platform future presidential campaigns |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:1984_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
delegates
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| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:education gptkb:Protected_area civil rights health care |
| gptkbp:legacy |
advocacy for social justice
advocacy for women's rights focus on environmental sustainability advocacy for healthcare reform commitment to international cooperation emphasis on grassroots organizing focus on progressive issues focus on economic issues advocacy for civil rights legislation focus on economic equality commitment to education reform inspiration for future conventions Dukakis's loss in the general election commitment to LGBTQ rights. commitment to diversity in leadership engagement of young voters highlighting the role of women in politics increased visibility for minority candidates influence on party unity shaping of Democratic Party identity strengthening of labor relations strengthening of the Democratic Party base |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Georgia_World_Congress_Center
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:Dukakis's_tank_photo
Al Gore's speech on the environment Barbara Jordan's speech on civil rights Bill Clinton's keynote address Jesse Jackson's rainbow coalition speech |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Michael_Dukakis
gptkb:Jesse_Jackson |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
4,000
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Bill_Clinton
gptkb:Barbara_Jordan gptkb:Al_Gore |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1984_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
gptkb:Dukakis_vs._Bush_election
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
Dukakis's acceptance speech
Jesse Jackson's speech |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:A_New_Beginning
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