1964: The Conventions (R2 of 4)
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Description:
This film examines the convention aspect of the American political system and describes how party conventions are vehicles of citizen control in the U.S. democracy. Also covered is the election and seating of delegates; disputes; rulings; media coverage; platform drafting; and final nominations at the 1964 Republican and Democratic conventions. The film was directed and produced by Terry Sanders, written by Terry Sanders and Robert M. Fresco, and narrated by Lawrence Dobkin.
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Nelson Rockefeller
Bobby Kennedy
William Miller
Hubert Humphrey