| 1936 presidential election | |
  Nominees Landon and Knox | |
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | June 9–12, 1936 |
| City | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Venue | Public Auditorium |
| Keynote speaker | Frederick Steiwer U.S. Senator, Oregon[1][2] |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | Alf Landon of Kansas |
| Vice-presidential nominee | Frank Knox of Illinois |
| Other candidates | William Borah of Idaho |
| Results (president) | Landon 984, Borah 19 |
The 1936 Republican National Convention was held June 9–12 at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. It nominated Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas for president and Frank Knox of Illinois for vice president.
The convention supported many New Deal programs, including Social Security. The keynote address was given on June 9 by Frederick Steiwer, U.S. Senator from Oregon.[1][2]
- ^ a b Ferguson, Harry (June 10, 1936). "New Deal rebels wooed by G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. p. 1.
- ^ a b "'Return to American system,' keynote advises G.O.P." Pittsburgh Press. United Press. June 10, 1936. p. 7.