1980 Democratic National Convention

The 1980 Democratic National Convention nominated President Jimmy Carter for President and Vice President Walter Mondale for Vice President. The convention was held in Madison Square Garden in New York City from August 11 to August 14, 1980.

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Jimmy Carter - President - Walter Mondale - Vice President - Madison Square Garden - New York City - August 11 - August 14 - 1980

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One notable speaker was Senator Ted Kennedy, Carter's chief rival in the primaries, who spoke on August 12, and delivered a rousing and memorable speech in support of President Carter and the Democratic Party. Kennedy's speech closed with the rousing lines: "For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."

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Ted Kennedy - Primaries - August 12 - Democratic Party

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President Carter gave his acceptance speech on August 14.

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Abe Beame, Geraldine Ferraro, Bruce Sundlun, Ruth Messinger and Howard Dean were all delegates at this convention.

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Abe Beame - Geraldine Ferraro - Bruce Sundlun - Ruth Messinger - Howard Dean

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On November 4, President Carter and Vice President Mondale lost to Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in the general election having lost both the popular vote and the electoral vote.

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November 4 - Ronald Reagan - George H.W. Bush - General election

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