National Convention of 1880

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Garfield's_presidency
Arthur's presidency
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkbp:attendees delegates from various states
gptkbp:committee gptkb:George_F._Hoar
gptkbp:date 1880
gptkbp:duration several days
gptkbp:faction gptkb:Half-Breeds
gptkb:Stalwarts
gptkbp:format delegate voting and speeches
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed for its impact on future conventions
gptkbp:historical_context post-Civil War America
gptkbp:historical_documentation well-documented in historical records
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal moment in U. S. politics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Convention of 1880
gptkbp:impact influenced future Republican policies
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Colonel_James_A._Garfield
gptkb:William_Henry_Seward
gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Chester_A._Arthur
gptkb:John_A._Logan
gptkbp:key_issues division within the party
Republican unity
Grant's third term candidacy
patronage and civil service reform
gptkbp:legacy set precedent for future nominations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive press coverage
gptkbp:notable_event nomination of Chester A. Arthur
nomination of James A. Garfield
gptkbp:notable_quote speeches by various delegates
gptkbp:outcome Arthur's election as Vice President
Garfield's election as President
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_of_1876
gptkbp:public_perception high public interest
majority of delegates
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_of_1876
gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_of_1884
gptkbp:resolution resolutions passed during the convention
gptkbp:significance marked a shift in Republican leadership
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_of_1884
gptkbp:theme Republican unity and strength
gptkbp:tradition Arthur's nomination was strategic
Garfield's nomination was unexpected
influenced the 1884 election strategy
led to a divided Republican Party
gptkbp:type presidential nomination convention
gptkbp:voting_method multiple ballots
Garfield won on the 36th ballot
Grant led the first ballot
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Greenback_Party
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6