The 1956 Democratic National Convention nominated former Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois for president and Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee for vice president. It was held in the International
The Chicago skyline along the Magnificent Mile on the night of August 11, 1956, two days before the convention's opening session
U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy nominates Stevenson as the Democratic candidate for president.
John Daly and Quincy Howe providing ABC's coverage of a convention in the 1950s. 1956 was the second election year that the conventions were broadcast coast-to-coast
Former President Truman (left) greets Eleanor Roosevelt (right) at the convention as Adlai Stevenson (center) looks on
The 1952 Democratic National Convention was held at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois from July 21 to July 26, 1952, which was the same arena the Republicans had gathered in a few we
1956 Democratic National Convention
…nomination acceptance speech for President at DNC Video of Kefauver nomination acceptance speech for Vice President at DNC (via YouTube) Preceded by 1952Chicago, Illinois Democratic National Conventions Succeeded by 1960Los Angeles, California…
Quincy Howe and John Daly commentating for ABC's convention coverage in 1952
Adlai Stevenson attending the convention
Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee (Withdrew after 3rd Ballot)