P144 CEEFAX 144 Sat 11 Jul 23:49/34  1/2  CONVENTION  HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY The convention opens in Madison Square Garden with a marching band, the introduction of party celebrities, the national anthem and a roll call of states. New York's Mayor Dinkins welcomes the delegates; New Jjrsjy senator Bill Bradley, Governor Zel Miller of Georgia and Texan Barbara Jordan djlivjr the keynote speeches.  TUESDAY Former president Jimmy Carter addresses delegates. The party platform is unveiled on jobs, health, education, women, crime, Aids. 101 Headlines 160 Politics Newsflash Clinton Campaign Convention
P144 CEEFAX 144 Sat 11 Jul 23:47/15  2/2  CONVENTION  HIGHLIGHTS WEDNESDAY New York Governor Mario Cuomo nominates Bill Clinton as the party's presidential candidate. The "roll call" vote is held - the traditional and very noisy ceremony whereby each state delegation declares its preference. Thjsj were djcidjd in the primaries where Bill Clinton won a majority of delegates. THURSDAY Running mate Al Gore is nominated and addresses the convention, followed bz Bill Clinton. The convention ends with 15 minutes of "spontaneous" demonstration. 101 Headlines 160 Politics Newsflash Clinton Campaign Convention