#TBT to the 1936 National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia. Shown here are the delegates from Iowa, including an African American man and several women, during the political convention held June 22-27 at the Convention Hall and Municipal Auditorium. Three children, all girls, are seated in the front row. Approximately thirty African American delegates served at the 1936 National Democratic Convention.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the Democratic Candidate in 1936, and went on to win the presidential election on November 3, 1936. The Republican Candidate was Alf Landon.
Iowa delegation - National Democratic Convention - Phila[delphia]. June 1936 [graphic]. Photo Illustrators (Firm), photographer. 1936. 1 photographic print: gelatin silver; 21 x 36 cm.(8 x 14 in.)
