Peace and Freedom Party (United States)
Overview
Political party
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in California. Its first candidates appeared on the ballot in 1966, but the national party was officially founded in 1967 as a left-wing
Left-wing politics
In politics, Left, left-wing and leftist generally refer to support for social change to create a more egalitarian society...
organization opposed to the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
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. The party nominated Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
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for President in the 2008 U.S. Presidential election.
From its inception, Peace and Freedom Party has been a left-of-center
Left-wing politics
In politics, Left, left-wing and leftist generally refer to support for social change to create a more egalitarian society...
political organization.
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