Former U.S. President Herbert Hoover delivers an enthusiastic speech to the Republican National Convention, during the Great Depression. Speaking out against Democratic Party New Deal programs under President Roosevelt, former President Hoover says "For the first time in the history of America, we have heard the gospel of class hatred preached from the White House." He goes on to speak against high government spending and the increase in the U.S. national debt. He states that the number unemployed is the same as at the time of the 1932 election. He wonders "what is going to be done after the election with these measures which the Constitution forbids, and the people by their votes have never authorized? What do the New Dealers propose to do with these unstable currencies, these unbalanced budgets, these debts and these taxes?" He goes on to say "our system is a government of laws and not of men. And the Republican party holds to its promises and its laws." Huge applause in the public auditorium. The NBC, MBS, CBS networks broadcast his speech.
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.
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