Republican delegates face test of integrity in 1900 nomination
A veteran political observer recalls the 1900 Philadelphia Republican convention. He cites the 1896 choices of McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president, noting Boss Thomas Platt’s push to limit Roosevelt while public enthusiasm favored him.
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Republican convention and the Harding era debate
The piece argues for selecting a strong presidential candidate and a capable running mate to avoid a repeat of Harding era mistakes. It references Theodore Roosevelt, McKinley, Truman, and the need to read Karl Schrittgiesser’s This Was Normalcy. It notes seven presidents rose to power without votes, urging publication support for readers.
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