Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Pivotal Moments in Libertarian History

 


1971 - How it started - David Nolan wrote an article which appeared in the 1971 - July-August -  Individualist - The Case for a Libertarian Party

1972 - Down at the heels Financial Advisor, Edward H. Crane, attends the first LP Convention held in Colorad Springs, CO, and sees an opportunity for himself, introducing himself to Roger McBride, whose Presidential Campaign he will help out on in 1976.  Source:  Head of Bateman, Eichler, Hill, Richards, who knew Crane at the time, Bruce Staller 

Crane returns to California and becomes the first Southern Vice Chairman for the LP.  His idea of organizing and activism are very, very unusual.    

1974 - Ed Crane takes instruction from John Hix, of Fresno, on how to win a Floor Campaign against all odds, and is elected National Chairman. 


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