Fighting Truman Nominated and Barkley Named Running Mate
WNU analysis notes President Truman secures the Democratic nomination and calls a special session. Barkley is chosen as the running mate amid campaign strategy and party unity efforts.
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Philadelphia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ike
New Deal
William O. Douglas
Douglas
Pepper
Florida
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Powling
N.Y
GOP
Pawling
Truman Barkley Rise at Philadelphia Democratic Convention
The Philadelphia convention ends with Truman's nomination and Barkley chosen by acclamation. A civil rights platform and call for a special session of Congress frame a pivotal turn for the Democrats, despite bitter internal fights and Southern revolts.
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Truman
Alben Barkley
Kentucky
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Paducah
Alabama
Mississippi
Birmingham
Ala
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Congress
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
South
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