1950 Democratic National Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:1952_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:date |
July 24-27, 1950
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| gptkbp:event_type |
nominating convention
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Paul_M._Butler
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Chicago
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-war America
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
highlighted party divisions
increased focus on youth engagement reflected Cold War tensions emphasized importance of party platforms established modern convention practices highlighted role of women in politics increased media scrutiny of conventions influenced 1952 election influenced future Democratic candidates influenced grassroots organizing efforts influenced party identity marked a shift in political strategies reflected changing American society set precedent for televised conventions set the stage for civil rights movement shaped future Democratic policies |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first convention after World War II
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1950 Democratic National Convention
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| gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:Korean_War
civil rights |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Municipal_Auditorium
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
nominating candidates
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| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Harry_S._Truman
gptkb:Adlai_Stevenson_II |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
1,000 delegates
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Hubert_Humphrey
gptkb:Adlai_Stevenson_II gptkb:Richard_Daley |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Adlai Stevenson II nominated
Truman's support for Stevenson |
| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:resolution |
support for labor rights
support for civil rights support for internationalism |
| gptkbp:themes |
anti-communism
support for NATO foreign policy challenges domestic policy reforms unity of the party |