Classic Republican and Democratic convention moments and speeches through the years.
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WATCH: 1972: Nixon Contemplates His Place in History
President recounts humorous anecdote, expresses nostalgia at last campaign. -
WATCH: 1980: Reagan Blames Washington
Governor says Americans are suffering but politicians are unresponsive. -
WATCH: 1984: Ronald Reagan Touts GOP Record
President says he has fulfilled promise of making America "a city on a hill." -
WATCH: 1988: Bush Says He's the Man to Lead
George H.W. Bush says he has and will continue to fight for America. -
WATCH: 1992: George Bush Talks Tough on Nukes
President proudly declares Cold War over, and "freedom finished first." -
WATCH: 1996: Dole Says America Can Be Better
GOP nominee invokes family values in call to rebuild America. -
WATCH: 2000: Bush Accuses Clinton of 'Coasting'
Candidate accuses Dems of resting on laurels, says U.S. is "ready for change." -
WATCH: 2004: Bush Ridicules 'Flip-Flopping'
President attacks Democratic opponent's vacillation on Iraq war.
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WATCH: 1964: Lyndon Johnson Condemns Bigotry
Lyndon Johnson accepts the nomination; calls for an end to bigotry. -
WATCH: 1972: McGovern on U.S. Image Abroad
Sen. George McGovern says "peace and prosperity" will co-exist. -
WATCH: 1976: Jimmy Carter Recalls JFK
Carter echoes JFK in accepting nomination "with a full and grateful heart." -
WATCH: 1988: Dukakis on American Debt
Michael Dukakis urges party to "rekindle the American spirit." -
WATCH: 1992: Bill Clinton Says 'We Can Do It'
Clinton accepts nomination, says "we didn't get into this mess overnight." -
WATCH: 2004: John Kerry's Acceptance Speech
Sen. Kerry accepts the nomination for president.
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WATCH: 2004: Zell Miller Lambasts Democrats
Georgia governor says no one's more wrong than Ted Kennedy, John Kerry. -
WATCH: 2000: John McCain Says He's Proud of Bush
Arizona senator says America needs more leaders like George W. Bush. -
WATCH: 1964: Pastore Praises Johnson
Sen. John Pastore extols President Johnson?s previous term in his keynote. -
WATCH: 1976: John Glenn Calls For 'Bold Gov't'
Sen. Jon Glenn's rhetoric of "citizen partnership" falls flat. -
WATCH: 1980: 'Mo' Udall Said 'America Ain't' Perfect
Rep. Udall's witty anecdotes enlivened the crowd. -
WATCH: 1980: Ted Kennedy on 'Heroic Hearts'
Kennedy encourages nation "to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." -
WATCH: 1984: Mario Cuomo on 'The Family of America'
In keynote speech, Cuomo reminds party of tradition to care for all Americans. -
WATCH: 1988: Ann Richards Bashes Bush
Tex. governor says George H.W. Bush was born with a "silver foot in his mouth." -
WATCH: 1996: Evan Bayh's Keynote
Bayh addresses the convention on quality of life in America. -
WATCH: 2004: Obama on 'The Audacity of Hope'
"I believe that we have a righteous wind at our backs," Obama says.
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