1912 Republican National Convention
Prelude
Candidate Selection
From January 23 to June 4, 1912, delegates to the 1912 Republican National Convention were selected through a series of primaries.
The candidates vying for the nomination included:
- William H. Taft, incumbent President of Ohio
- Theodore Roosevelt, former President of New York
The Convention
Contested Nomination
The convention, held at the Chicago Coliseum from June 18 to June 22, 1912, saw a fierce nomination battle between Taft and Roosevelt.
Roosevelt, who had split from the Republican Party after losing the 1908 nomination to Taft, challenged Taft's leadership and policies.
Taft's Victory and Roosevelt's Departure
Despite Roosevelt's strong support, Taft managed to secure the nomination on the tenth ballot.
Disillusioned by the convention's outcome, Roosevelt and his supporters left the Republican Party and formed the Progressive Party, also known as the "Bull Moose Party."
Conclusion
The 1912 Republican National Convention was a pivotal moment in American history. The bitter nomination battle exposed deep divisions within the party and ultimately led to the formation of a third party that would challenge the traditional two-party system.
This chapter in American politics underscores the importance of unity and compromise within political organizations, as well as the ability of individuals to challenge the status quo and reshape the political landscape.
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