Historical Events tagged with "Columbus"
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Prohibition Party's First National Convention
In Columbus, Ohio, the Prohibition Party convened its inaugural national convention, marking a significant milestone in American political history. Delegates gathered to formalize their agenda against the consumption of alcoholic beverages and to nominate James Black as their presidential candidate. The convention aimed to unify like-minded individuals committed to temperance and to establish a political platform focused on the prohibition of alcohol, which they believed was a societal ill. This event set the stage for future political advocacy around temperance and shaped the discussion around alcohol regulation in the United States.
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