2016 Republican National Convention

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:affiliated_with Republican Party.
gptkbp:aftermath Set the stage for the 2016 presidential election.
gptkbp:attendance Over 50,000 people.
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:C-SPAN
gptkbp:controversy Cruz's speech and refusal to endorse Trump.
Delegates' rules changes.
gptkbp:date July 18-21, 2016
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
gptkbp:historical_context Held during a contentious election cycle.
gptkbp:historical_significance First convention to nominate a businessman as a major party candidate.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2016 Republican National Convention
gptkbp:impact Changed campaign strategies.
Increased polarization within the party.
Influenced Republican Party's direction.
Set precedent for future conventions.
Shifted focus to populism.
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of Anti-Trump protests
Pro-Trump rallies
gptkbp:is_attended_by delegates
gptkbp:location gptkb:Quicken_Loans_Arena
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive national coverage.
gptkbp:notable_event Melania Trump's speech controversy.
Pence's introduction as VP nominee.
Protests outside the venue.
Trump's acceptance speech.
Trump's family involvement.
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Donald_Trump
gptkb:Mike_Pence
gptkbp:notable_members 2472
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Ivanka_Trump
gptkb:Ted_Cruz
gptkb:Chris_Christie
gptkb:Donald_Trump_Jr.
gptkb:Melania_Trump
gptkb:Newt_Gingrich
gptkb:Rudy_Giuliani
gptkbp:official_website gop.com
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:2012_Republican_National_Convention
gptkbp:result Donald Trump won the nomination.
Mike Pence selected as running mate.
gptkbp:security_features gptkb:Cleveland_Police_Department
gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:sponsor Various corporate sponsors.
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:2020_Republican_National_Convention
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Make_America_Great_Again
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3