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Read the following excerpt from the official Democratic Party Platform document for the 1964
presidential election.
1964 Democratic Party Platform
August 24, 1964
Of first priority is our renewed commitment to the values and ideals of democracy.
We are firmly pledged to continue the Nation's march towards the goals of equal opportunity and
equal treatment for all Americans regardless of race, creed, color or national origin.
We cannot tolerate violence anywhere in our land-north, south, east or west. Resort[ing] to
lawlessness is anarchy and must be opposed by the Government and all thoughtful citizens.
We must expose, wherever it exists, the advocacy of hatred, which creates the clear and present
danger of violence.
Question
Part A
According to the excerpt from the 1964 Democratic Party Platform, which issue was important
to the Democratic party in the 1964 election?
O encouraging foreign relations
O improving the economy
O ending racial conflict



Answer :

Answer:

According to the excerpt from the 1964 Democratic Party Platform, the issue that was important to the Democratic party in the 1964 election was: ending racial conflict.

Explanation:

The platform emphasizes the commitment to equal opportunity and treatment for all Americans regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin. It also denounces violence and lawlessness, advocating for the opposition of anarchy and the exposure of advocacy of hatred, which creates a clear and present danger of violence. These statements reflect a focus on addressing racial tensions and promoting civil rights during that time period.