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Boston has never held a major party’s national convention, but Democratic Party Chair Terry McAuliffe said the city’s historic legacy and diverse population made it a compelling choice.
And Harvard’s liaison to the Boston City Hall, Alan J. Stone, vice president for government, community and public affairs, also said he had not heard anything about Harvard having a role in staging the convention.
“As Harvard students, we’re very excited by the proximity,” said R. Gerard McGeary ’04, newly-elected president of the Harvard College Democrats. “Hopefully we can arrange to send some students to the convention.?...
The announcement ended an intense bidding war. Each city was eager to secure the prestige and economic perks that accompany a political convention.
The convention will take place the week of July 26, 2004, and will be held in the Fleet Center, which seats 19,000. The event is expected to create around 5,000 jobs and bring 50,000 visitors to Boston.