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The 1932 Republican National Convention was held at Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, from June 14 to June 16, 1932. It renominated President Herbert Hoover and Vice President Charles Curtis for their respective positions. Hoover was unopposed for the nomination, despite a lackluster Republican Party. Nonetheless, the convention praised Hoover and pledged itself to maintain a balanced budget. Candidates Gallery and Balloting Results <gallery> Image:John J. Blaine.jpg|Senator John J. Blaine of Wisconsin Image:Calvin Coolidge photo portrait head and shoulders.jpg|Former President Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts Image:HerbertHoover.jpg|President Herbert Hoover of Iowa Image:Joseph France, photo portrait head and shoulders.jpg|Former Senator Joseph Irwin France of Maryland </gallery> Hoover's managers at the Republican National Convention ran a tight ship, not allowing expressions of concern for the direction of the nation. Hoover was nominated on the first ballot with 98% of the delegate vote. See also Notes References
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