Download or read book National Party Conventions, 1831-1996 written by Congressional Quarterly, inc and published by CQ-Roll Call Group Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides historical data and facts on US nominating conventions and political parties from 1831 to 1996. Chronological summaries of all major party conventions, with excerpts from party platforms and key convention ballots, form the heart of the text.