| 1944 Democratic Convention | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 56 |
| Catalog #: | 312541 | |
| Clip Number: | 312541-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1434 F | |
| Timecode: | 10:25:32 - 10:27:16 | |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ELECTIONS: Conventions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago POLITICS: Political Party, USA, Democrat | |
| Description: | Master 56 Part 1 Same as catalog #28410, 520321 B/W Paramount newsreel, 1944, on the Democratic National Convention, Chicago. Opening title: "Governor Kerr Sounds Keynote". Shot of Chicago skyline, looking southwest (probably from the Tribune Tower) toward the river and Wacker. Exterior Chicago Stadium. Picture of Roosevelt on outside of building. Window display, donkey with "Welcome Delegates" on it, and sign: "It's COOL inside". "Welcome Democrats" banner and "Freddie White" sign on building. Chicago Stadium sign. LS of convention floor, crowd. Pan along portraits of Democratic presidents. National Chairman Robert Hannigan at microphones, introduces Oklahoma Governor Robert Kerr, who appears, gives keynote address about renominating President Roosevelt against Thomas Dewey. Newsreel cameramen, crowd on convention floor. Election, Depression, 1940s. | |
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