The Birth of the U.S. Political Convention in 1831

A radical third party had a new idea for selecting a presidential candidate, and it’s still in use today.

via Retro Report on March 12, 2024

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In 1831, a radical third party had a new idea for selecting a presidential candidate, and it’s still in use today: the national nominating convention.

This series was produced by Matt Spolar, in partnership with Politico.

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Lesson Plan: The Birth of Party Conventions – the Anti-Masonic Party (1831)

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