Republican Convention
Republican Convention
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Republican Convention. Thomas E. Dewey, governor of New York and Republican candidate in 1944, wins the GOP. Nomination for 1948. Gov. Dewey receives unanimous support of delegates on the third ballot, after gaining strength in second ballot. Dramatic newsreel round-up shows the climactic event, from the nominations and demonstrations from the various contenders, to the balloting and final victory for Mr. Dewey. Dewy was told that if he wanted the nomination, he would have to go after it--and hard. He did. In Oregon's rainy spring Thomas Dewey made 92 speeches in 20 days. Philadelphia
Republican Convention
Shots of reporters at the convention. Various shots of the Republican party members at the convention. Speech at the convention. People applaud. Night shots outside the convention hall.
Republican Convention
More shots of delgates inside the convention. The wave signs for their canidate. Lots of cheering. Shots of the voting. MC announces that Dewey has won the nomination. Crowd cheers.
Republican Convention
Dewey waves to the crowd. He gives an acceptance speech.