Event
At the 1928 Democratic National Convention in Houston
29 Jun 1928 · 29.76° N, 95.38° W
What the records say
- When
- 29 Jun 1928
- Kind
- Event
- Coordinates
- 29.76° N, 95.38° W
Placed at the town its text puts it in, Houston.
Summary
At the 1928 Democratic National Convention in Houston, Governor of New York Al Smith becomes the first Catholic nominated by a major political party for President of the United States.