Democratic National Convention 1948
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hubert_Humphrey
gptkb:Dixiecrats |
| gptkbp:date |
July 12-14, 1948
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Philadelphia
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Post-World_War_II_America
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Increased participation of African Americans in politics
Set a precedent for future conventions Encouraged youth involvement in politics Created a divide between traditionalists and progressives Marked a turning point in Democratic Party ideology Increased visibility of women's issues in politics Influenced future Democratic platforms Influenced the 1950s civil rights legislation Promoted the idea of a more inclusive party Set the stage for the civil rights movement Set the tone for the 1952 election cycle Shifted party focus towards social issues Strengthened labor unions' influence in politics Facilitated the rise of liberalism in the Democratic Party Established a model for future conventions regarding civil rights. Influenced the Democratic Party's stance on foreign policy Established Truman's legacy as a civil rights advocate |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First major party to endorse civil rights
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Democratic National Convention 1948
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| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkb:Dixiecrats |
| gptkbp:location |
Convention Hall
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage by national media
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Adoption of the civil rights plank
Truman's acceptance speech |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Harry_S._Truman
gptkb:Adlai_Stevenson_II |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkb:William_O._Douglas gptkb:Richard_Daley 1,059 |
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Hubert_Humphrey
gptkb:Eleanor_Roosevelt gptkb:Paul_Douglas |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Stevenson's nomination for vice president
Truman wins the election Truman's nomination for re-election |
| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Democratic_Party
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| gptkbp:resolution |
Support for labor rights
Support for civil rights legislation Support for internationalism Support for social welfare programs |
| gptkbp:theme |
Civil Rights
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