1920 Democratic National Convention
The 1920 Democratic National Convention was held at the Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California from June 28 to July 6, 1920. It resulted in the nomination of Governor James M. Cox of Ohio for president and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt from New York for vice president. The 1920 Democratic National Convention marked the first time any party had held its nominating convention in a West Coast city.
Nominees Cox and Roosevelt
Image: James M. Cox 1920 (3x 4)
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio
Former Treasury Secretary William Gibbs McAdoo of California
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose arena in San Francisco, California, named after promoter Bill Graham. The arena holds 8,500 people.
Exterior of venue viewed from the City Hall (c.2008)
1920 Democratic National Convention