From The Archives: The 1988 Democratic National Convention Briefing Book

Pictured here is the briefing book prepared by the RNC Research Department for the 1988 Democratic National Convention held in Atlanta, GA. 

The top picture features the cover from the briefing book. Contained inside are details on the convention schedule and venue, detailed biographies of potential Vice Presidential nominees, analysis of the Democrat’s platform and an outline of the proceedings of previous conventions.

The picture on the bottom left features the first page of the section outlining the key moments and themes from every Democrat convention from 1960 to 1984.

The picture on the bottom right is of the tentative schedule of events for July 15 and 16.