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Jimmy Carter is nominated for re-election
Edward Kennedy makes the best speech of his career at the Democratic Party conference, after losing his challenge for the party's nomination to incumbent President Jimmy Carter.
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Fri 15 Aug 1980
21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Fri 15 Aug 1980 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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