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Between 1860 and 1996, Chicago hosted 14 Republican National Conventions and 11 Democratic (12 in 2024) National Conventions. These conventions are held every four years to select the party’s nominee for U.S. president in the popular election.
The 1960 Republican National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois, from July 25 to July 28, 1960, at the International Amphitheatre. It was the 14th and most recent time overall that Chicago hosted the Republican National Convention, more times than any other city.
Map of states that have hosted a Democratic National Convention. This is a list of Democratic National Conventions. These conventions are the presidential nominating conventions of the Democratic Party of the United States.
Chicago has been the nation's most popular political convention city, in part because of its geographic centrality. Between 1860 and 1996, Chicago hosted 14 Republican and 11 Democrat presidential nominating conventions, plus one notable Progressive Party assembly.
May 6, 2024 · Since Abraham Lincoln was nominated at the Wigwam in 1860, Chicago has hosted 25 national conventions. Authors R. Craig Sautter and Edward M. Burke describe the historical significance of each major convention and portray the often larger-than-life personalities who became - or wanted to become - president.
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1960 Republican National Convention held at International Amphitheatre Chicago, Cook County, Illinois July 25 to 28, 1960 resulting in the nomination of: RICHARD M. NIXON of California, for President. and. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR. of Massachusetts, for Vice-President
