The 1924 Democratic National Convention
GPTKB entity
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:William_Mc_Adoo
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| gptkbp:controversy |
Ku Klux Klan debate
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| gptkbp:date |
June 24, 1924
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| gptkbp:end_date |
July 9, 1924
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Reflected the tensions between urban and rural interests
Set a precedent for future conventions Showed the importance of party loyalty Highlighted divisions within the party Influenced the Democratic Party's platform for years to come Brought attention to labor issues Demonstrated the challenges of party unity Showed the influence of the media on public opinion Highlighted the role of political machines Increased media coverage of political events Influenced the 1928 election Introduced new political tactics Marked a shift in Democratic Party policies Reflected changing demographics in the electorate Reflected the changing nature of American politics Set the stage for future Democratic strategies Set the stage for the New Deal coalition. Showcased the role of women in politics Demonstrated the impact of urbanization on politics Influenced the Democratic Party's approach to civil rights Marked the rise of the progressive wing of the party Brought attention to the role of African Americans in the party Highlighted the importance of the South in national politics |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The 1924 Democratic National Convention
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:Prohibition
gptkb:economic_policies Civil rights |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:notable_member |
gptkb:Al_Smith
gptkb:John_W._Davis gptkb:James_M._Cox gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan 1,100 |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
Adoption of the party platform
Nomination of John W. Davis |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Davis vs. Coolidge in the general election
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:1920_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:significant_event |
First televised convention
Longest convention in history at the time |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:1928_Democratic_National_Convention
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| gptkbp:venue |
gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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