Why Did the Democratic Party Nominate Harry S

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why did the Democratic Party nominate Harry S.Truman as Roosevelt's vice presidential running mate in 1944?

• A) Many party leaders found Vice President Wallace too liberal.
• B) He was widely considered the best qualified to be president if Roosevelt died.
• C) He was regarded as having more expertise in foreign affairs than Vice President Wallace.
• D) Vice President Wallace was seen as too close to the southern wing of the Democratic Party.

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