Democrats nominate FDR for president at Democratic National Convention 80 years ago tonight (1932)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: FDR nominated on July 1, 1932 (at 1:08)

(Wednesday, July 1, 1932) — Governor Franklin Roosevelt of New York was nominated for president late tonight by delegates to the Democratic National Convention at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Roosevelt defeated former Gov. Al Smith of New York 945-190.25 on the fourth ballot.


Video: FDR nominated on July 1, 1932 (at 3:29)