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Telenews Daily Ch. 6 Vol. 9: Stevenson Wins

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Alabama's 26 votes are divided as follows.

Stevenson 15 and one half.

Johnson one half.

Davis one.

Chandler three.

California Stevenson 68 votes.

Mr.

Chairman, Pennsylvania casts for Governor Harriman seven votes and sufficient votes to put Adlai Stevenson over the top.

67.

Mr.

Chairman, as chairman of the Oklahoma delegation, in addition to that, I'm authorized to speak for Governor Harriman.

We are stating that we believe, of course, in the great democratic principle that the majority rule and we want to at this time move that the convention unanimously support Governor Stevenson.

The governor of Oklahoma, a delegate to this convention, moves to suspend the rules and make the nomination of Governor Stevenson by those in favor of both eyes.

There are no no.

Mr.

Chairman, fellow delegates, fellow Democrats and guests of the convention, I have presumed to ask this special favor that I could appear here for but a moment.

My heart is full and I am deeply grateful.

The responsibility of the presidency has grown so great that the nation's attention has become focused as never before on the office of the for the presidency.

In these circumstances, I have concluded to depart from the precedence of the past.

I have decided that the selection of the vice presidential nominee should be made through the free processes of this convention.

Again, my heartfelt thanks and may God be with you.

So Governor Stevenson, are you and Governor Harriman going to work together very closely on this campaign? I'm sure we will.

I'm happy that the war is over.

Identifier
F.2012-03-0162
Date Of Production
1956
Abstract
Highlights from the 1956 Democratic Convention, held in the International Amphitheatre on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois August 13–August 17, 1956. Adlai Stevenson II, former governor of Illinois, is chosen as the nominee.
Description
After a number of long shots of the crowded International Amphitheatre, Alabama and California assign their delegates during roll call. With Pennsylvania's delegates, Adlai Stevenson is "put over the top" and becomes the Democratic nominee for president. Unsuccessful candidates for the nomination include Governor W. Averell Harriman of New York, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas, and Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri.

Stevenson addresses the supportive crowd, announcing his unorthodox decision to leave the selection of his running mate up to the convention delegates. Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley can be seen seated behind Stevenson during his speech. Stevenson shakes hands with fellow candidate Lyndon B. Johnson, then Senate Majority Leader. 
Run Time
0:05:12
Format
16mm
Extent
200 feet
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Reel/Tape Number
1/1
Has Been Digitized?
Yes
Language Of Materials
English
Element
Print
Genre
Political
Form
Newsreels
Subject
Political campaigns
Political elections
Politics and government
Political conventions
Politicians
Related Collections
SUBSERIES I: Politics & Government

Related Places
North America ➜ United States ➜ Illinois ➜ Chicago

Distributor
Telenews (Firm)

Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is co-producer)

Participants And Performers
Stevenson, Adlai II (is participant)
Daley, Richard J. (is participant)

 
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