1940 Democratic National Convention RE-ELECT ROOSEVELT Feather In Your Cap! RARE
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Type | Feather |
| Term In Office | 1933-45 |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| First Lady | Eleanor Roosevelt |
1940 Democratic National Convention RE-ELECT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT 1940 Feather In Your Cap Set of All 3 Colors! Comes in a frame and feathers are mounted by the stem with a staple for easy removal. This is a really cool piece of Americana! These are original and EXTREMELY RARE! FDR! Ships free through the USPS! 💯% Feedback! Buy with confidence! The 1940 Democratic National Convention was held at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois from July 15 to July 18, 1940. The convention resulted in the nomination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace from Iowa was nominated for vice president. 1940 Democratic National Convention 1940 presidential election DP1940.png DV1940.png Nominees Roosevelt and Wallace Convention Date(s) July 15–18, 1940 City Chicago, Illinois Venue Chicago Stadium Candidates Presidential nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York Vice presidential nominee Henry A. Wallace of Iowa Voting Total delegates 1093 Votes needed for nomination 547 (majority) Results (president) Roosevelt (NY): 946 (86.32%) Farley (NY): 72 (6.57%) Garner (TX): 61 (5.57%) Tydings (MD): 9 (0.82%) Cordell Hull (TN): 5 (0.47%) Results (vice president) Wallace (IA): 626 (59.3%) Bankhead (AL): 329 (31.17%) McNutt (IN): 68 (6.44%) Others: 32.5 (3.07%) ‹ 1936 · 1944 › First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt speaking on the final day of the convention Despite the unprecedented bid for a third term, Roosevelt was nominated on the first ballot. Roosevelt’s most formidable challengers were his former campaign manager James Farley and Vice President John Nance Garner. Both had sought the nomination for the presidency and soundly lost to Roosevelt who would be “drafted” at the convention. Henry Wallace was Roosevelt’s preferred choice for the vice presidency. His candidacy was opposed vehemently by some delegates, particularly the conservative wing of the party which had been unenthusiastic about Wallace’s liberal positions. Nonetheless, Wallace was ultimately nominated with the votes of 59% of the delegates, on the first ballot.[1]
