1936 Republican National Convention
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The 1936 Republican National Convention was held in Cleveland, Ohio at the Public Auditorium, from June 9 to June 12, 1936. It nominated Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas for President and Frank Knox of Illinois for Vice-President.
Landon was the only serious contender for the nomination and was subsequently nominated on the first ballot. The convention supported many New Deal programs, including Social Security.
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Preceded by 1932 Chicago, Illinois |
Republican National Conventions | Succeeded by 1940 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |