1956 Republican National Convention
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The 1956 National Convention of the United States Republican Party was held in the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California, on August 20 to August 23, 1956.
Nominated: Dwight D Eisenhower for President
Nominated: Richard M Nixon of California for Vice President
Eisenhower was renominated by acclamation at the Convention.
On August 23, 1956, singer Nat King Cole spoke at the Republican Convention.
Preceded by 1952 Chicago, Illinois |
Republican National Conventions | Succeeded by 1960 Chicago, Illinois |