FDR And Harry S Truman Elected For Democratic Ticket, Senator Alben Barclay Speaks

Senator Barkley nominates a candidate for the presidency, highlighting their intellectual and moral qualities by comparing them to past U.S. presidents like Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln, Cleveland, and Wilson. The convention, marked by some delegates walking out, is the first wartime Democratic convention since 1864, emphasizing the tradition of government by consent.

Which past president is mentioned for their intellectual boldness during the nomination?

• Grover Cleveland

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What quality is associated with Andrew Jackson in the nomination speech?

• Vision

• Courage

• Intellectual boldness

• Patience

Who is the candidate being nominated for the presidency?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Grover Cleveland

What event caused some Texas delegates to leave the convention?

• A call for a different candidate

• A walkout due to regional differences

• A protest against wartime policies

• A disagreement over the nominee

What historical significance does the convention hold?

• First Democratic convention since 1800

• First wartime Democratic convention since 1864

• First convention held in Texas

• First convention with international delegates