Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
Organizational History
Date | Event |
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1979 | Established in Washington D.C. as a progressive, environmentalist, and liberal political party Registered with the Federal Elections Commission |
1980 | Held first national convention in Cleveland, Ohio, where delegates nominated Barry Commoner for President and LaDonna Harris for Vice President |
1981 | Terry Bouricius is first party candidate to win an election when elected to the Board of Aldermen in Burlington, Vt. |
1984 | Held second national convention in St. Paul, Minn., where delegates nominated Sonia Johnson for president and Richard Walton for vice president |
1987 | Disbanded after low votes cast for party nominees in 1986 elections |