DEMOCRATS REVEAL WOODROW WILSON HAS DRAWN UP A PLATFORM FOR 1924
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On April 19, 1923, the Evening Star reports that former president Woodrow Wilson "has drawn up a platform" for the Democratic Party "for the 1924 presidential campaign."
The platform, as revealed by Democratic senators, is said to include six planks although it is not known if they are in writing or "merely repose(d) in Mr. Wilson's mind."
Frederic William Wile writes that although Mr. Wilson has no particular nominee in mind, he will "probably use veto power at the national convention against any man he does not favor."
JFK+50 NOTE
Woodrow Wilson would not be a factor at the 1924 Democratic National Convention held in New York's Madison Square Garden June 24-July 9. The 28th POTUS passed away on February 3, 1924.
John W. Davis of West Virginia won the nomination after 103 ballots. JWD came from far back in the pack. On the 1st ballot, William G. McAdoo led with 39.4% followed by Alfred E. Smith, nominated by FDR, with 22%. Davis had only 2.8%.
In the general election, Calvin Coolidge, who had assumed the presidency on the death of Warren G. Harding in 1923, defeated John W. Davis.
SOURCE
"Wilson May Guide Platform For 1924," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1923, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
