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.
White House press room in the West Wing, during presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Reporters working at desks in the press room, and making telephone calls in wooden telephone booths there. View of the entrance foyer for press in the West Wing. Reporters waiting in the foyer.
Crowd with umbrellas stands in the rain to witness the second inauguration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Crowd behind wooden barriers. Brief glimpse of Presidential motorcade leaving the Capitol on its way to the White House. Despite heavy rain, the President's car drives by with the convertible top down.
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