Democratic National Convention 1924

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:attendees Delegates from all states
gptkbp:date 1924-06-24
1924-07-09
gptkbp:historical_significance Set the stage for future conventions
Highlighted the role of women in politics
Influenced the Democratic Party's platform for years to come
Influenced the Democratic Party's approach to civil rights
Demonstrated the importance of media in politics
Set a precedent for future party platforms
Highlighted the importance of regional issues in national politics
Marked a turning point in American political history
Highlighted the influence of urban political machines
Demonstrated the importance of party unity
Influenced the 1924 presidential election
Involved significant debate over party rules
Marked a shift in Democratic Party ideology
Demonstrated the impact of the Great Migration on politics
Reflected the changing nature of American society
Set a precedent for future party nominations
Set the stage for the New Deal coalition
Set the stage for the rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Reflected the impact of the Progressive Era on American politics
Influenced the future direction of American liberalism
Demonstrated the impact of the Progressive movement on the party
Showcased the role of political conventions in shaping public opinion
Showcased the growing power of the South in the Democratic Party
Introduced the concept of a national party platform
Marked a significant moment in the history of the Democratic Party
Reflected the tensions between rural and urban interests
Reflected the complexities of American political alliances
Reflected the challenges of the post-World War I era
Led to the establishment of the Democratic National Committee's role
Showcased the impact of labor unions on the Democratic Party
Demonstrated the importance of grassroots organizing
Showcased the role of African Americans in the Democratic Party
Reflected the changing demographics of the United States
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Democratic National Convention 1924
gptkbp:key_issues gptkb:Prohibition
gptkb:economic_policies
Civil rights
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage by newspapers
Radio broadcasts introduced
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Alfred_E._Smith
gptkb:John_W._Davis
gptkb:William_Mc_Adoo
gptkbp:outcome Divided party factions
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Democratic_National_Convention_1920
gptkbp:result Alfred E. Smith nominated for Vice President
John W. Davis nominated for President
gptkbp:significant_event Longest convention in history at the time
First convention to use a roll call vote
gptkbp:succeeded_by Democratic National Convention 1928
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_W._Davis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4