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First National Convention of the Progressive Party

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Title:

First National Convention of the Progressive Party

Collection:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Description:

Proceedings of the first National Progressive Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, on August 5-7, 1912. Through a number of speeches, party leaders justify the party's founding and define its political goals. Theodore Roosevelt is nominated as the Progressive candidate for president and Hiram Johnson is nominated as his running mate. Both deliver speeches accepting their nomination and expounding on progressive ideals. TR's speeches are found on pages 60-145 and 298-301.

Creation Date:

1912-08-07

Creator:

Progressive Party (1912)

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First National Convention of the Progressive Party. [August 7, 1912?] Theodore Roosevelt Papers, Manuscripts division. The Library of Congress. http://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Research/Digital-Library/Record.aspx?libID=o284845. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
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