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