1940 Democratic National Convention

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The 1940 Democratic National Convention was held at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois from July 15 - July 18, 1940. The convention resulted in the re-nomination of President Franklin Roosevelt as the Democratic Party candidate for an unprecedented third term. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace was nominated for Vice-President.

Despite the unprecedented bid for a third term, Roosevelt was nominated on the first ballot. Vice President John Nance Garner had sought the nomination for the presidency and soundly lost to Roosevelt. Henry Wallace was Roosevelt's preferred choice for the Vice-Presidency. His candidacy was opposed vehemently by some delegates, in particular the conservative sect which had been unenthusiastic about Wallace's liberal positions. Nonetheless, Wallace was ultimately nominated.