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Past convention highlights: Riots, a 'smoke-filled room' and a kiss
Story Highlights
Major party conventions weren't always tightly scripted coronations of the nominee
In the past, the nominee sometimes wasn't decided till the convention's end
This gallery provides a glance at some highlights from past conventions
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