| GOP Convention | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1576 |
| Catalog #: | 352036 | |
| Clip Number: | 352036-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 025-577-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:18:06 - 00:21:21 | |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ELECTIONS: Conventions ELECTIONS: Nomination LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago PERSONALITIES: Eisenhower, Dwight (Ike) POLITICS: Political Party, USA, Republican | |
| Description: | GOP Convention "One of the hottest pre-convention battles in years, the issue of the contested Georgia and Texas delegations, is settled on the floor. With a telling defeat for Taft. Then, events move on to the hottest battle of all, the big prize...The presidential nomination." The 1952 Republican Convention in Chicago. Press coverage at the 1952 Republican Convention, journalist speaking on telephone, while various reporters type on typewriter. Thomas Dewey in crowd, also Robert Taft. Lots of shots of delegates sitting looking attentive. A man disrupts proceedings at the platform, his voice coming through the microphones; VO says it's a Governor Fine of Pennsylvania, protesting some procedural matter. Placards from various states and territories. Delegates clap and wave signs. More of the 1952 GOP Convention. Title card: Ike Nominated! Delegates in the large crowd confer. Various individuals sit and look interested in what's happening onstage, presumably. Supporters of candidate Dwight Eisenhower applaud, wave signs. Ike and Mamie smile and wave. | |
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