U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his nomination acceptance speech at the democratic national convention in Philadelphia, while running for his second term as President. Clip opens with Roosevelt speaking at Franklin Field the last part of the famous quote "Rendezvous with destiny" from the famous line "This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny." (Full quotation is not on the source film reel.) During the speech, Roosevelt speaks of the ongoing struggles for freedom, liberty, and democracy. Crowd cheers and claps to the words of President Roosevelt. Posters of Roosevelt and VP John N. Garner on stage behind the rostrum.
President Franklin Roosevelt in his acceptance speech addresses the gathered delegates of the Democratic National Convention at Franklin Field near Philadelphia's Convention Hall. Posters of Roosevelt and his running mate John Nance Garner. Roosevelt is surrounded by guards. In the nomination acceptance speech, he speaks of the courage of the American people in withstanding problems and facing challenges. He endorses the platform of the democratic convention. He insists on protection of the family and home, sustenance of democracy, and aid to those overtaken by disaster. He talks of the war in America being waged against want and destitution, as well as a war for the survival of democracy. Crowd cheers and claps to the words of President Roosevelt. Band playing "Happy Days are Here Again" at end of clip, which was had been the campaign song of the democratic party for the prior, 1932, presidential campaign.
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.
Crowds of delegates and citizens gathered in Philadelphia for the closing, nomination acceptance speech of the Democratic National Convention during the 1936 presidential campaign. Spotlights sweep across the gathered crowd listening to the speakers including United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, running for his second term. President Roosevelt accepts his nomination at Franklin Field (South 33rd and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19104).
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.
West Wing of the White House, Washington DC, during presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Security guard inside press entrance opens doors for press representatives as they arrive. Table in entrance hall covered with hats from visiting press. Press corps exiting the West Wing.
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