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100th anniversary: During their national convention in Chicago, Republican Party leaders gathered...

Name: 100th anniversary: During their national convention in Chicago, Republican Party leaders gathered...
Start: 2020-06-11

Thu, June 11, 2020

6 yr ago

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In 1920, During their national convention in Chicago, Republican Party leaders gathered in negotiations at The Blackstone Hotel (pictured) to select their presidential candidate, leading to the phrase "smoke-filled room".

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Wikipedia "On this day" selected anniversary, 100 years (1920 to 2020).

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2026-09-25: added to 2020-06-11