Convention Standard

A framed paper sign with the words "NEW YORK"

Object Details

Title: Convention Standard

Date: 1920

Medium: Paper, ink, wood

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Catalog Number: HOFR 1943

► On view in the FDR's Study

 

History

New York standard from the 1920 National Democratic Convention held in San Francisco from June 29 to July 6. The convention resulted in the nomination of James Cox of Ohio for president and Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York for vice president. The standard is framed with a note in FDR’s handwriting, “This is the original Standard of N.Y. at the S.F. Convention which F.D.R. took possession of after a free for all fight!

Last updated: June 8, 2023

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