1972 Democratic National Convention

The 1972 Democratic National Convention was the presidential nominating convention of the Democratic Party for the 1972 presidential election. It was held at Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Florida, on July 10–13, 1972.

Yvonne Braithwaite Burke was vice-chair, becoming the first African American and the first woman of color to hold that position.

The convention nominated Senator George McGovern of South Dakota for president and Senator Thomas Eagleton of Missouri for vice president. Eagleton withdrew from the race just 19 days later after it was said that he had previously undergone mental health treatment. He was replaced on the ballot by Sargent Shriver of Maryland, a Kennedy in-law.

1972 Democratic National Convention Media

• The Miami Beach Convention Center (shown here in 2011) was the site of the 1972 Democratic National Convention

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  View of the convention in action.

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  Former SenatorEugene McCarthyfrom Minnesota(1959-1971)
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  U.S. SenatorTed Kennedyfrom Massachusetts(1962-2009)
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  Senator'George McGovern'from South Dakota'(1963-1981)'(Presidential nominee)
• SenatorHubert Humphreyfrom Minnesota(1971-1978, 1949-1964; Vice President of the United States 1965-1969)
• SenatorHenry M. Jacksonfrom Washington(1953-1983)
• Shirley Chisholm.jpg

  CongresswomanShirley Chisholmfrom New York(1969-1983)
• George Wallace (D-AL).jpg

  GovernorGeorge Wallaceof Alabama(1963-1967, 1971-1979)
• Terry Sanford, 1961-1965 (8408755490).jpg

  Former GovernorTerry Sanfordof North Carolina(1961-1965)