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Stevenson Nominated!

Stevenson Nominated!
Clip: 352055_1_1
Year Shot: 1952 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1576
Original Film: 025-582-01
HD: N/A
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Timecode: 00:48:11 - 00:50:38

Stevenson Nominated! "The Democratic Convention gives a tumultuous ovation to presidential nominee, Adlai Stevenson, as he's introduced by President Truman. Then, his running-mate, Alabama's Senator John Sparkman is named, and another ovation follows." Georgia Senator Walter George at podium. Crowd of Russell supporters wave signs. Governor Gordon Browning of Tennessee at podium, speaking and gesturing. Fans of Estes Kefauver wave signs and balloons. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. takes his turn at podium. Averell Harriman's contingent wave their posters - close shots of some enthusiastic delegates! Governor Henry Schricker of Indiana speaks. More signs - one says, "Free The Slaves! Statehood for Alaska." Governor Adlai Stevenson waves; excited Stevenson supporters do their thing.