News Break July 1960: Unexpectedly high winds force a crash landing of a plane in route to the city of LA. Of note, Senator and presidential candidate Lyndon Johnson was on board. Several people were injured, including the senator, but no one was killed. The pilot is being commended on his skill, for without such, a much greater loss might have occurred. Senator Johnson is listed as being in serious, but stable condition.
Democratic Convention: Senator Johnson has withdrawn from the race, through a spokesperson, citing his injuries, and the lengthy recovery process that's to be involved. Senator Johnson plans to return to the senate, and continue to work for the people of Texas, and this great nation, when his well enough to do so.
Democratic Convention: John F. Kennedy is nominated as the presidential candidate of the democratic party. Privately, Kennedy meets with his closest staff, including his brother Robert, to decide on whom he'd prefer to be his running mate.
Democratic Convention: At Kennedy's request, Stuart Symington of Missouri is nominated as to be the vice presidential candidate. Senator Symington graciously accepts. The Kennedy/Symington ticket is born.
Democratic Convention: Senator Johnson has withdrawn from the race, through a spokesperson, citing his injuries, and the lengthy recovery process that's to be involved. Senator Johnson plans to return to the senate, and continue to work for the people of Texas, and this great nation, when his well enough to do so.
Democratic Convention: John F. Kennedy is nominated as the presidential candidate of the democratic party. Privately, Kennedy meets with his closest staff, including his brother Robert, to decide on whom he'd prefer to be his running mate.
Democratic Convention: At Kennedy's request, Stuart Symington of Missouri is nominated as to be the vice presidential candidate. Senator Symington graciously accepts. The Kennedy/Symington ticket is born.
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