1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address

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The 1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address is a landmark political speech delivered by Congresswoman Barbara Jordan that is widely celebrated for its powerful rhetoric on constitutional principles, civil rights, and American democracy.

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instanceOf keynote address
political speech
public address
about equality and inclusion in the United States
the U.S. Constitution
the legitimacy of government derived from the people
the responsibilities of public officials
the social contract in American politics
addresses the gap between American ideals and reality
the meaning of the American dream
associatedWith Jimmy Carter 1976 presidential campaign
United States Bicentennial
broadcastOn U.S. television networks
country United States
date 1976
deliveredBy Barbara Jordan
Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
linked to: Barbara Jordan
describedAs landmark political speech
widely celebrated for powerful rhetoric
emphasizes the importance of trust in government
the inclusion of marginalized groups in American democracy
the need for ethical leadership
genre political oratory
givenAtEvent 1976 Democratic National Convention
hasAudience delegates to the 1976 Democratic National Convention
national television audience
historicalContext 1976 United States presidential election
historicalPeriod post–civil rights era
influenced later discussions of constitutional responsibility
subsequent Democratic Party rhetoric
language English
location Madison Square Garden
New York City
mainSubject American democracy
civil rights
constitutional principles
medium live speech
notableFor articulation of constitutional ideals
defense of civil rights
emphasis on national unity
use of moral and ethical appeals
politicalPartyContext Democratic Party (United States)
linked to: Democratic Party
recognizedAs one of the most important American political speeches of the 20th century
rhetoricalStyle appeal to shared national values
formal oratory
speakerConstituency Texas's 18th congressional district
speakerRole Member of the United States House of Representatives
timePeriod bicentennial year of the United States

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Barbara Jordan notableWork 1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address