Philadelphia’s politics were reshaped by the effort to win the 1936 Democratic Convention

Newseze Wire·Thu, Jul 9, 11:01 AMWire: Philadelphia Inquirer

Before 1936, Philadelphia was a rock-ribbed Republican city, but the effort led by businessman Albert Greenfield to lure the convention turned it into a Democratic bastion.

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Before 1936, Philadelphia was a rock-ribbed Republican city, but the effort led by businessman Albert Greenfield to lure the convention turned it into a Democratic bastion. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Philadelphia’s politics were reshaped by the effort to win the 1936 Democratic Convention

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