Former United States President Herbert Hoover expressing his views at the Republican National Convention. He speaks about opportunism, emotional economics, greed, and power. He spoke out against the Socialist and Fascist dictatorships in Europe, where "they may not have maimed the bodies of men, but they have maimed their souls." He equates the Roosevelt New Deal to European failings. He expresses negative views about President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his policies. He boosts the morale of his fellow republicans. The NBC, MBS, CBC, networks have labeled microphones present to broadcast his speech. 1936.
At the Republican National Convention held in Cleveland in Ohio, Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover speaks to his fellow republicans. He stresses that the source of economic security is freedom in all forms, and freedom is the source of moral and spiritual progress. He decries liberalism. He states that fundamental American liberties are at stake. The NBC, MBS, and CBS networks have microphones at the lectern to broadcast his speech. RNC Chairman John Hamilton approaches Hoover and the podium at the end of his speech. 1936.
Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover reminds his party representatives of the principles and foundations of the Republican Party at the Republican National Convention held in Cleveland in Ohio. He wishes good luck to all his fellow republicans and finishes his speech. A huge applause all across the hall. The NBC MBS CBS networks broadcast his speech. Women with hats can be seen. June 1936.
The crowd at the Republican National Convention at Cleveland, Ohio admires and appreciates the ideas of former U.S. President Herbert Hoover. The crowd applauds his speech. Women with hats can be seen among the assembly members. Banners waving for Alf Landon, the Republican presidential nominee. June 1936.
Cheering and excited crowd at the Republican National Convention, in Cleveland in Ohio. The crowd shows banners, posters and slogans like "Win With Landon" supporting the Presidential nominee Alf Landon. Ladies and Gentelmen with hats. Views of the crowded convention floor from above. June 1936.
Cheering and excited crowd at the Republican National Convention held at Cleveland in Ohio. The crowd raises flags, shows banners, posters and slogans supporting Alf Landon for President, such as "Win With Landon" and "Utah Trusts Alf's Heart" on a heart shaped sign. Men and women with hats. Members of a music band stand and large tubas are visible. The whole crowd rises. A large U.S. national flag is hoisted at the back of the meeting hall. June 1936.