The 1924 Democratic National Convention

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:cabinet_member gptkb:William_Mc_Adoo
gptkbp:controversy Ku Klux Klan debate
gptkbp:date June 24, 1924
gptkbp:end_date July 9, 1924
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
gptkbp:key_issues gptkb:Prohibition
gptkb:economic_policies
Civil rights
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
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
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1920_Democratic_National_Convention
gptkbp:significant_event First televised convention
Longest convention in history at the time
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:1928_Democratic_National_Convention
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Madison_Square_Garden
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4