1908 Democratic National Convention
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1908 presidential election |
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Nominees
Bryan and Kern |
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| Convention | |
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| Date(s) | July 7–10, 1908 |
| City | Denver, Colorado |
| Venue | Denver Auditorium Arena |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | William J. Bryan of Nebraska |
| Vice Presidential nominee | John W. Kern of Indiana |
The 1908 Democratic National Convention took place from July 7 to July 10, 1908, at Denver Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado.
The event is widely considered a significant part of Denver's political and social history.
The 1908 convention was the first convention of a major political party in a Western state. The city did not host another nominating convention until a century later, at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
The convention was the second Democratic National Convention to include female delegates. They were Mary C.C. Bradford (Colorado) and Elizabeth Pugsley Hayward (Mrs. Henry J. Hayward) (Utah). Alternate delegates were Mrs. Charles Cook (Colorado), Harriet G. Hood (Wyoming), and Sara L. Ventress (Utah).
Former Representative William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
Former Senator George Gray of Delaware
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota
Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas
Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri
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