Conventions at work

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Date
1956
Summary
Discusses the sequence of events that takes place when the national political convention is underway. Includes consideration of the role of the contemporary chairman, the "keynoter", general speeches presented as time fillers, reports from the four main committees, role call for nominations, nominating and seconding speeches, and demonstrations for the candidates. Presents films of the departure of Alabama and Mississippi delegates in 1948 and the nomination of Franklin Roosevelt in 1940. (Dynamic Films) Film.
Contributors
Malcolm Moos; Stephen Hess; John McGiffert; Dynamic Films
Publishers
National Educational Television; John Hopkins University; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
Genres
Educational; Political
Subject
Political conventions--United States--History ; United States--Politics and government
Collection
National Educational Television
Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
Language
English
Rights Statement
No Copyright - United States
Physical Description
1 Film (0:29:15); 16mm
Other Identifiers
IULMIA Film Database: 40000003264779; Other: GR00401719; MDPI Barcode: 40000003264779

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