FDR Wallace Ticket Choice Of Democrats
George A Barclay describes the 1940 Democratic convention in Chicago drafting Franklin D Roosevelt for a third term and nominating Henry A Wallace for vice president amid factional showdowns. Roosevelt appeals to duty over desire as delegates tally votes and withdraw other candidates.
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George A. Barclay
Franklin Deleno Roosevelt
Chicago
Snally
Roosevelt
Alabama
New York
Lister Hill
Henry A. Wallace
Wiliam B. Bankhead
Paul V.n McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
Wallace
Agriculture
Charles McNery
Zi Wes Am
Hat ‘Roosevelt Etter
Farley
Garner
Malleri Tydings
Sizte Hull
Third Term Rift Defines Roosevelt Farley Convention
The 1940 Standard Bearers notes a muted Democratic convention with three focal points: James Farley’s candidacy amid hints of a falling apart with Roosevelt, Barkley reading a statement that Roosevelt sought no further office, and Carter Glass’s sickbed endorsement of Farley. Roosevelt’s backing of Farley foreshadows a split partnership as delegates push for a third term while the platform calls for unity, defense, and foreign policy aligned with the era’s New Deal.
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James A. Farley
Alban W. Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Carter Giess
Virginia
Farley
Glass
Virginia Statesman
Thomas’ Jefferson
Mwan
Philadelphia
Americas
America
Wendell L. Walkie
The
Tennessee Valley Authority
Fundamental Strategy of War Inaltered By Global Shifts Warms Up Presidential Race
The article argues that German aims shift with Britain's siege plan and U.S. sentiment. It claims British strategy hinges on a stalled blockade and European famine, with isolationist to interventionist swings in the United States. It notes politics heating as the 230 presidential campaign unfolds and third term debates surface alongside Willkie and Roosevelt dynamics.
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England
Germany
United States
Italy
Malta
Spain
Gibraltar
Japan
Hongkong
Britain
Portsmouth
Cardiff
Edward VIII
Duke of Windsor
Europe
Winston Churchil
Hitler
Hitler Prepares Peace Pitch as Britain Reels in War Crisis
Hitler spoke long about conquest, peace terms, and his view of a rational end to the war while Goering received new ranks and a unique uniform. Britain’s radio cut his broadcast. Hull warned of necessary Burma road supplies amid Japan and China tensions. Brooke, Gort, and others reshaped British command as a nutrition drive promotes new white bread fortified with vitamins.
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Hitler
England
Daladier
Goering
Reich
Greater
Germany
Burma Road
Chiang Xeishen
Japan
Hull
Burma
Etes
Chiis
Inferiot
Hell
Exgleneé
State Department
Orient
Scientific Food Ministry
Democratic Women Gain Voice In Party's Platform Council
The fourth convention session granted women delegates equal voice on the platform committee, with over 2,000 women pushing for amendments. Foreign policy and women’s rights drew focus, adding governors to foreign policy limits and protecting married women from discrimination. The party also pledged to pursue equality of opportunity for women through Congresswoman Mary Norton.
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Democratic Party
Arthur Condon
Washington, D. C
Republican Platform Committee
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
Elizabeth A. Conkey
Illinois
Random Notes of the Convention Deliberations
More women delegates cast votes than ever at the convention with Utah having nine women to seven men. Florida and New Jersey show gender balance and notable figures include Rep. Mary Norton as New Jersey chair, one-eyed Connolly failing to crash but joining with an arm band, and Hollywood presence from Melvin Douglas and wife Helen Gahegen along with Andy Frain supervising ushers.
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Utah
Florida
New Jersey
Mary Norton
Connolly
Andy Frain
Hollywood
Melvin Douglas
Helen Gahegen
California
NAMES In the news NAMES in the news
New York Mayor LaGuardia calls for universal military service. Philippine President Quezon urges independent thinking and lessons from history to the American high commissioner. Claude Dornier Jr. visits New York as he plans to study in the United States. Dornier bombers are massed for the Battle of Britain. General Mittelhauser’s Near Eastern French army nears final disbandment under an Italian mission. Mittelhauser replaced General Weygand who went to France to wind up the war and aid reorganization.
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New York City
LaGuardia
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
Francis Sayre
Woodrow Wilson
Claude Dornier Jr
Germany
New York
Dornier
Britain
Eugene Mittelhauser
Mittelhauser
Max Weygand
France
Oil shipments surge to Spain amid WWII rumors
Reports indicate large shipments of petroleum from the United States, Texas, and South America to Spain during eight months of wartime. Some sources allege Germany is purchasing oil from America rather than Russia, fueling speculation about fuel supplies and supply routes during the conflict.
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Spain
American
Texas
Venezuela
Columbia
Hitler
Germany
Churchill Denounces Hitler In Vivid Public Reply
The article reports Prime Minister Churchill of England delivering a strong rejection to Adolf Hitler with emphatic words. It notes Churchill’s longstanding opposition to Hitler and mentions Hitler’s past attacks on him as a public figure.
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Adolf L Hitler
Churchill
England
Hitler
Fuehrer
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