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1996 Democratic National Convention adjourns after adopting party platform

The Democratic National Convention in Chicago concluded with delegates adopting the party platform and wrapping up convention business ahead of the general election campaign.

The adopted platform and the convention’s closing consolidated party unity and laid out policy priorities that shaped the Clinton–Gore campaign through November.

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