Henry Wallace Accepts Nomination for Vice Presidential

Henry Wallace Accepts Nomination for Vice Presidential

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In 1940, sessions were held for the nomination of the Secretary of Agriculture for the Vice Presidency. Mr. Wallace, after posing with his wife, expressed his confidence in President Roosevelt's leadership and called for a united Democratic Party to achieve victory in the upcoming November elections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the nomination sessions for Secretary Wallace take place?

1942

1939

1940

1941

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who was nominated for the Vice Presidency in the discussed sessions?

Mr. Truman

Mr. Roosevelt

Mr. Wallace

Mr. Johnson

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Mr. Wallace do after his nomination?

He declined the nomination.

He traveled to another city.

He posed with his wife.

He gave a speech alone.

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was Mr. Wallace's sentiment towards President Roosevelt's leadership?

He was critical.

He was confident.

He was indifferent.

He was skeptical.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did Mr. Wallace believe the Democratic Party would achieve under Roosevelt's leadership?

A united party and victory

A loss in November

A divided party

A change in leadership