Democrats at Midnight Renominate Wilson and Marshall
The Democratic National Convention's resolutions committee met through the night in St. Louis to adopt platform planks on foreign policy and suffrage while debating Mexican policy and Americanism. President Wilson urged a strong stand against hyphenated identities, and the panel weighed a lengthy draft including a call for women’s suffrage and a robust Americanism declaration.
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Bryan extols president and requests end to conflict
At Coliseum in St Louis on June 15 Democratic delegates heard William Jennings Bryan praise President Wilson for keeping the nation out of war and for recent laws while urging unity to secure Wilson's re election. He defended the administration on Mexico and foreign policy and stressed three major measures as Democratic achievements.
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Delegates Force Early Action At Democratic Convention
In St Louis on June 15 delegates revolted against a delayed schedule and threatened to go home if nominations were not moved up to Thursday. They ordered a 9 PM reconvening after a earlier 8 PM adjournment and pressed for quicker nominations with the president’s supporters and the party platform.
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Missouri
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Convention Roars as James Leads Democratic Speech
At the Democratic National Convention Senator James delivers a dynamic keynote urging peace and national strength. His resonant, forceful address ignites spontaneous cheers as delegates respond with a prolonged, collective shouted prayer.
Wilson Renominated by Acclamation at Democratic Convention
The Democratic National Convention renominated President Wilson and Vice President Marshall by acclamation after a 45 minute demonstration in St Louis. Judge Wescott placed Wilson in nomination amid cheering as delegates urged for a vote and a late-night report followed.
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Virginia
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Illinois
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President Holds Firm on Americanism Plank
Reports from St. Louis that Democratic leaders might soften Wilsons Americanism plank met a strong White House reply. The President would not permit any change and his advisers confirmed the line by telegraph and telephone. Representatives in St. Louis later assured adoption exactly as White House approved.
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Wilson Renominated by Acclamation in 1916
President Wilson learns of his renomination by acclamation after a rainy morning at the White House. He and Mrs. Wilson left in a downpour to walk to the Washington Monument, returning to the White House as messages from St. Louis arrived.
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Undefined Delegate Admission Sparks Convention Debate
A fragment suggests a person is not a delegate yet claimed as such amid debate over the convention's proceedings and eligibility. Unclear names, but the issue centers on status and participation.
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