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September 8, 1980

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1980: THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Elizabeth Drew

REPORTER AT LARGE about the Democratic National Convention, held in N.Y. from Aug. 11 to 14. On the first day, Monday, the delegates were to vote on …

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