1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address
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The 1976 Democratic National Convention keynote address is a landmark political speech delivered by Congresswoman Barbara Jordan that is widely celebrated for its powerful rhetoric on constitutional principles, civil rights, and American democracy.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
keynote address
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political speech ⓘ public address ⓘ |
| about |
equality and inclusion in the United States
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the U.S. Constitution NERFINISHED ⓘ the legitimacy of government derived from the people ⓘ the responsibilities of public officials ⓘ the social contract in American politics ⓘ |
| addresses |
the gap between American ideals and reality
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the meaning of the American dream ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Jimmy Carter 1976 presidential campaign
NERFINISHED
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United States Bicentennial NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| broadcastOn | U.S. television networks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| date | 1976 ⓘ |
| deliveredBy |
Barbara Jordan
NERFINISHED
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Congresswoman Barbara Jordan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describedAs |
landmark political speech
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widely celebrated for powerful rhetoric ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
the importance of trust in government
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the inclusion of marginalized groups in American democracy ⓘ the need for ethical leadership ⓘ |
| genre | political oratory ⓘ |
| givenAtEvent | 1976 Democratic National Convention NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAudience |
delegates to the 1976 Democratic National Convention
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national television audience ⓘ |
| historicalContext | 1976 United States presidential election NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | post–civil rights era ⓘ |
| influenced |
later discussions of constitutional responsibility
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subsequent Democratic Party rhetoric ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| location |
Madison Square Garden
NERFINISHED
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New York City ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
American democracy
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civil rights ⓘ constitutional principles ⓘ |
| medium | live speech ⓘ |
| notableFor |
articulation of constitutional ideals
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defense of civil rights ⓘ emphasis on national unity ⓘ use of moral and ethical appeals ⓘ |
| politicalPartyContext | Democratic Party (United States) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | one of the most important American political speeches of the 20th century ⓘ |
| rhetoricalStyle |
appeal to shared national values
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formal oratory ⓘ |
| speakerConstituency | Texas's 18th congressional district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| speakerRole | Member of the United States House of Representatives ⓘ |
| timePeriod | bicentennial year of the United States ⓘ |
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