Roosevelt Turfs Tradition, Seeks Third Term Nomination
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated Franklin D Roosevelt for a third term. Henry A Wallace was picked as candidate for vice president after a tight contest, with Alabama nominating Roosevelt's name. Roosevelt urged service in the face of global danger and accepted the nomination after internal debate.
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Roosevelt Farley split dominates opening Democratic convention
The 1940 Democratic National Convention opened with Roosevelt seeking a third term amid Farley’s candidacy and Barkley’s televised critique of Republicans. Senator Glass spoke from a sickbed in support of Farley as delegates pressed toward Roosevelt draft. The platform defended the New Deal, warned against foreign wars, pledged stronger defense and Monroe Doctrine measures, and backed social security expansion.
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Democratic Women Gain Voice In Party Platform Council
The Democratic convention's platform committee gave women delegates equal voice for the first time in American history. Over 7,000 women pressed for equality and introduced amendments on foreign policy and women’s rights. A marital status job-qualification plank passed, and the party pledged to expand equal opportunity through Congresswoman Mary T. Norton’s leadership. Elizabeth A. Conkey noted delegates focused on business while social activities had ended.
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Women delegates surge at convention with Utah lead
Random notes from the convention show record female participation. Utah’s delegation had more women than men, nine to seven, while Florida’s delegation was evenly split. New Jersey listed Rep. Mary Norton as chair. One-eyed Connolly failed to crash but attended as an assistant sergeant at arms. Hollywood figures Melvin Douglas and Helen Gahagan attended as California delegates.
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Helen Gahagan
California
Campaign of Peace Rumors Before Britain Blitzkrieg
Rogers Shaw analyzes rumor fodder as Roosevelt seeks a third term amid Democratic and Willkie contest. The piece notes Roosevelt's renomination, Wallace as VP, Willkie's stance on domestic vs foreign issues, and the impact of party factions, with WW II era fears of German aggression and regional Cuban politics also touched.
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Bombs and geopolitics churn in a chaotic midwar sunrise
Italian air raids strike Haifa and the Grecian coast amid a mêlée of imperial defense. The piece notes American oil refiners injured in the attack and frames the Middle East as a key empire asset. It surveys Franco Spain, Chile’s stance, Canadian registration penalties, Quezon’s Philippines, Tokyo’s cabinet shift, and a new transatlantic Export Airlines venture. It closes by flagging Baltic states’ swift moves to Soviet integration with Estonia and Lithuania voting overwhelmingly red.
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Monarchs and leaders eye U.S. visit and shifts in power
King Zog of Albania and Queen Geraldine with Princess Skander plan to visit the United States aboard the new St Helena. Allyn Jennings becomes New York Bronx Zoo director while Pope Pius aids Petain's fascist government in France. Oswald Lewis suggests selling a West Indian island to the U.S. for bases.
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