3x 1936 Democratic National Convention FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT Tickets PSA FDR

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.

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.

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.

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.