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Democratic Convention Opens At Madison Square Garden
Thousands fill Madison Square Garden to witness the first session of the Democratic National Convention. Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi is introduced as temporary chairman while delegates, guests, and notable party figures fill the arena amid heat and security as the opening act unfolds.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Smith
McAdoo
Jackson
Cleveland
Jefferson
Wilson
Senator Walsh
Montana
Oil Committee
Montana Standard
John W. Davis
Josephus Daniels
Fletcher
Florida
Bryan
Hull
National Committee
Harrigan
Jennin Bryan
Pasadena
Carter H. Glass
Wm. G. McAdoo
Woodrow Wilson
Garden Electrician
Convention Hall
David Ladd Rockwell
Harrison
Newton D. Baker
Gilles M. Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ator Harrison
Stull
Senator Harrison
Republican Party
Borah
Bill Borah
Idaho