Democratic National Convention 1908

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:attendees Prominent Democratic leaders
gptkbp:cabinet_member gptkb:William_F._Mc_Combs
gptkbp:date 1908
gptkbp:historical_significance First convention held in Denver
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Democratic National Convention 1908
gptkbp:key_issues Anti-imperialism
Labor rights
Tariff reform
gptkbp:location gptkb:Denver,_Colorado
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive national coverage
gptkbp:nominated_for gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkbp:notable_event Adoption of the party platform
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:1,000
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Bryan's_nomination_for_President
Adoption of a progressive platform
gptkbp:party gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Democratic_National_Convention_1904
gptkbp:resolution Support for women's rights
Support for mental health awareness
Support for education reform
Support for minority rights
Support for education funding
Support for environmental protection
Support for public health initiatives
Support for public works projects
Support for civil rights
Support for labor unions
Support for community development initiatives
Support for immigration reform
Support for women's suffrage
Support for agricultural education
Support for international peace efforts
Opposition to monopolies
Support for anti-corruption measures
Support for economic equality
Support for fair trade practices
Support for affordable healthcare
Support for criminal justice reform
Support for veterans' benefits
Support for anti-discrimination laws
Support for a national bank
Support for public transportation improvements
Support for social security
Support for the eight-hour workday
Support for consumer protection laws
Support for voting rights
Support for drug policy reform
Support for rural electrification
Support for a graduated income tax
Support for anti-trust legislation
Support for conservation of natural resources
Support for direct election of Senators
Support for child labor laws
Support for housing reform
Support for a national insurance system
Support for public utilities regulation
Support for rural credits
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Democratic_National_Convention_1912
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Democratic_National_Convention_1904
gptkb:Democratic_National_Convention_1912
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6