Eisenhower and Nixon 1956 Acceptance Speeches
The Republican National Convention was held at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Comments from the news anchors were heard during this NBC broadcast.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon accepted their nominations to be the 1956 Republican candidates for… read more
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon accepted their nominations to be the 1956 Republican candidates for president and vice president. Between the speeches, first lady Mamie Eisenhower was presented with an organ, which she donated to an Army hospital chapel, and eight-year-old David Eisenhower was made an honorary chair of the Convention.
The Republican National Convention was held at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. Comments from the news anchors were heard during this NBC broadcast. close
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