1952 Democratic National Convention floor, with delegates voting, candidates conceding and candidate announced

The Democratic convention was marked by intense debates over civil rights and loyalty pledges, leading to a prolonged nomination process. Key candidates like Averill Harriman and Estes Kefauver withdrew in favor of Adlai Stevenson, who eventually secured the nomination after multiple ballots. Despite initial resistance, Stevenson was nominated by acclamation, marking the end of a tumultuous convention.

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