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Knowland Star Rises as GOP Picks S. F. for Convention
The 1956 Republican National Convention shifted toward San Francisco as Sen. Knowland and California GOP officials secured local backing, funding promises, and political leverage. Chicago and Philadelphia dates tightened the pressure, while Mayor Robinson and party figures built a financial and organizational case to court the national committee. President Eisenhower’s status and Nixon’s position added strategic drama to the bid.
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GOP National Committee
San Francisco
Wesley Peyton
GOF
Leonard W. Gall
Chicago
Presa-Telegram
Washington Buceey
Hall
California
Republican Party
Ster
Senate
United States
House of Representation
Elmer Robinson
Sen
Knowland
Rensors
Robinson
County Board of Supervisors
Hull
San Francisco Jr
Philadelphia
GOP
Ron Button
Los Angeles
Marjorie Benedict
Berkeley
Thomas Caldecott
Larold Ahmanson
George Brock
Finance Committee
Washington
National Committee
Sen. Knowland
Capitol
Bill Knowland
CCF
Caldecott
Dudge Hall
Eisenhower
Tion
Nixon
Central
South America
San Francos
Jelsco