GENERAL DAWES LEARNS OF HIS VICE-PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION OVER THE RADIO
Cleveland, Ohio (JFK+50) On June 13, 1924, Brig. General Charles G. Dawes was nominated by the Republican National Convention meeting here in Cleveland for the office of Vice-President of the United States.
The Associated Press reports that the General was taken by surprise when the announcement of his nomination came over the radio. Mr. Dawes had only one comment...
"Well, I declare!"
SOURCES
"Dawes Nominated Vice-President; Butler Is Chosen Chairman of G.O.P," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 13, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
"'Well, I Declare,' Is Terse Comment Of 'Hell and Maria' Dawes on Victory," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 13, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
