1948 Democratic National Convention

The 1948 Democratic National Convention was held to nominate the party’s candidate for President of the United States. Incumbent President Harry Truman sought re-election but faced disagreements over civil rights and other issues within the party. A faction of delegates from Southern states opposed Truman's civil rights support, leading to a walkout and the formation of the Dixiecrat party, which ran their own candidate. Despite this challenge, Truman secured the nomination and later won the election. The convention highlighted internal divisions within the Democratic Party and reflected broader societal debates over civil rights during that period.