1976 Democratic National Convention

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The 1976 National Convention of the U.S. Democratic Party met at Madison Square Garden in New York City, from July 12 to July 15, 1976. The convention nominated Jimmy Carter of Georgia for President and Walter Mondale of Minnesota for Vice President. Barbara Jordan gave the keynote speech.

The convention was the first in New York since the 103 ballot 1924 convention.

[edit] See also

• 1976 Republican National Convention
• U.S. presidential election, 1976

[edit] External links

• Text and audio of Barbara Jordan's keynote address

Preceded by 1972

Democratic National Conventions

Succeeded by 1980