Republican National Convention 1888
GPTKB entity
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
political event
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| gptkbp:date |
June 19-24, 1888
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| gptkbp:heldIn |
gptkb:Chicago
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
increased political engagement
influence on future conventions influenced voter turnout shaped national discourse influenced state politics reflected party unity highlighted the role of media highlighted regional divisions reflected changing demographics demonstrated grassroots support demonstrated party organization demonstrated the impact of local politics emphasized economic issues established key alliances first convention for Harrison highlighted the importance of endorsements influenced party platform development marked the rise of new leaders reflected national issues reflected the changing political landscape set precedents for future nominations set the stage for 1892 election set the tone for future elections showcased party loyalty showcased the power of party machinery marked_a_pivotal_moment_in_Republican_history marked_a_shift_in_Republican_strategy |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Republican National Convention 1888
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
platform committee
credentials committee resolutions committee rules committee |
| gptkbp:keyIssues |
Civil service reform
Tariff reform Pensions for veterans |
| gptkbp:location |
Auditorium Theatre
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| gptkbp:notable_winners |
gptkb:Levi_P._Morton
gptkb:Benjamin_Harrison |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:William_McKinley
gptkb:Mark_Hanna |
| gptkbp:precededBy |
gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_1884
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| gptkbp:resultedIn |
Harrison's_election
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
celebration of victory
endorsement of candidates election of delegates adoption of the platform campaign strategy discussion debate over issues Harrison's_nomination Morton's_nomination |
| gptkbp:succeededBy |
gptkb:Republican_National_Convention_1892
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| gptkbp:visitedBy |
delegates from all states
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