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Generally, use of "presidential campaign nominating convention" refers to the two major parties' quadrennial events: the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Some minor parties also select their nominees by convention, including the Green Party, the Socialist Party USA, the Libertarian Party, the Constitution Party, and the Reform ...
The 1960 Democratic National Convention was held in Los Angeles, California, on July 11–15, 1960. It nominated Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts for president and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas for vice president.
Some of the nominees (e.g. the Whigs before 1860 and Theodore Roosevelt in 1912) received very large votes, while others who received less than 1% of the total national popular vote are listed to show historical continuity or transition.
The 1960 Democratic National Convention was held in Los Angeles, California, on July 11–15, 1960. It nominated Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts for president and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas for vice president.
Full text and audio mp3 and video of John F. Kennedy's 1960 Democratic National Convention Address.
Jan 4, 2008 · The major national parties' presidential nominating conventions have served as nominee coronations more than as decision making bodies for more than half a century.
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Democratic Party. John F. Kennedy. U.S. Senator: Massachusetts. Candidacy Declared: January 2, 1960. Status: elected 35th President on November 8, 1960. link to John F. Kennedy campaign speeches and remarks.
