FDR Nominates Al Smith
Three shots show delegates on the floor of the Democratic Party National Convention in 1924. Delegates wave signs, carry posters. Shot shows an Al Smith for President poster. MS shows FDR standing at the rostrum making his legendary nominating speech for Al Smith. Also, at Hyde Park, N.Y., FDR's home, FDR stands on crutches as he poses with John Davis (center), Democratic candidate for president, and Al Smith.
Identifier | CLIP-13267 |
Duration | 27 sec |
Genre | Documentary |
Date | 1924 |
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