Set of 1936 Democratic National Convention Full Tickets – Franklin D. Roosevelt – PSA Graded

This historically significant set comprises three original full tickets to the 1936 Democratic National Convention, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where Franklin D. Roosevelt was renominated for a second term. Each ticket is encapsulated and authenticated by PSA, preserving them as rare political artifacts from one of the most pivotal presidential elections in U.S. history.

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1. 1936 Democratic National Convention – Franklin Field Ceremonies – National Constitution Platform Ticket – PSA EX 5

• Event: Franklin Field Ceremonies – National Constitution Platform
• Date: June 27, 1936
• Location: Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
• Distinguishing Features:
  • Features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt encircled by a decorative frame.
  • Red text reading "NATIONAL CONSTITUTION PLATFORM", marking it as a significant seating section.
  • Black serial number with an assigned seat location.
• Historical Significance:
  • This event was part of the public ceremonies honoring Roosevelt before his formal renomination at the Convention.
  • FDR's renomination solidified the New Deal's direction, ultimately leading to his landslide re-election victory in November 1936.

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2. 1936 Democratic National Convention – Franklin Field Ceremonies – Honored Guest Ticket – PSA EX 5

• Event: Franklin Field Ceremonies – Honored Guest Admission
• Date: June 27, 1936
• Location: Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA
• Distinguishing Features:
  • Nearly identical design to the first ticket but printed with green text, signifying "HONORED GUEST" seating.
  • Assigned seat location and serial number in black ink.
• Historical Significance:
  • This ticket granted privileged access to special guests during the Franklin Field Ceremonies.
  • Attendees witnessed Roosevelt's triumph as the Democratic nominee, reaffirming his leadership during the Great Depression.
  • The 1936 election became a turning point in American political history, further securing the Democratic Party’s dominance in the New Deal era.

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3. 1936 Democratic National Convention – Upper Balcony Ticket – PSA EX 5

• Event: Democratic National Convention – Ninth Session Only – Upper Balcony Access
• Date: June 1936 (exact day unspecified)
• Location: Convention Hall, Philadelphia, PA
• Distinguishing Features:
  • Features the same portrait of FDR as the other two tickets.
  • Black text with a red “UPPER BALCONY” designation, specifying Ninth Session access only.
  • A red printed line stating “ADMIT ONE ONLY”, indicating strict single-use access.
• Historical Significance:
  • This ticket provided access to the formal nomination process at Convention Hall, where Roosevelt officially became the Democratic nominee.
  • The Ninth Session likely included key speeches and party platform discussions, shaping policies that influenced Roosevelt’s second term.
  • The 1936 convention was a critical event, setting the stage for Roosevelt’s sweeping re-election victory, in which he won 523 out of 531 electoral votes—one of the most lopsided victories in U.S. history.