Large crowd of delegates gathered in Convention Hall, Philadelphia, for the Democratic National Convention. Many carry several signs in support of Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) as nominee for a second term as President. Some of the banners and signs read, 'Colorado Vote For Roosevelt', 'Minnesota Vote for Roosevelt', 'Young Democratic Club', and other banners. Crowd cheers and sound of band playing can be listened in the background.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the conclusion of his nomination acceptance speech to the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia at the Convention Hall, during the 1936 Presidential campaign. Band playing in the background. Posters of President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner on the stage. Roosevelt speaking with Democratic Senate leader Joseph Robinson of Arkansas, after the speech. Roosevelt also conferring with his running mate, Vice-President John N. Garner. The microphones are still on, so the conversation of Roosevelt and those around him can be heard slightly. Also seen is California Senator William Gibbs McAdoo speaking with Roosevelt. The future President wipes his brow with his handkerchief. He turns to his left and says to Missouri Senator James A. Reed, "Jim, get the band to play Auld Lang Syne again" which the band does. Views of the men and women delegates in the convention hall, waving their various state signs.
Assembled Democratic representatives from all states of United States along with a capacity crowd in Philadelphia for the close of the Democratic National Convention. Crowds of Democratic supporters in Franklin Field (South 33rd and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104). Posters of President Roosevelt, Vice-President Garner, and other democratic leaders on the stage. Daytime and evening views of the gathering crowd and views of the podium area from a distance.
Huge crowd fills the Philadelphia Convention Hall and Civic Center (3517 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA) at the close of the Democratic National Convention. Arrival of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's motorcade at the arena to deliver his nomination acceptance speech. Motorcade is escorted by troops on horseback. President Roosevelt's supporters stand on both sides of the road and cheer for him.
In a film titled "College boys try their lure as 'show-girls'," undergraduate male students of the University of Pennsylvania Mask and Wig Club dress in drag and put on wigs and makeup preparing to portray girls. The young men dressed as women dance on the stage to prepare for the Club's forthcoming musical production.
An oculist examines an orangutan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The oculist examines the eyes of the orangutan in his room. A pair of glasses. The orangutan with the pair of glasses.