The 1936 Republican National Convention was held June 9–12 at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. It nominated Governor Alfred Landon of Kansas for president and Frank Knox of Illinois for vice president. The convention supported many New Deal programs, including Social Security. The keynote address was given on June 9 by Frederick Steiwer, U.S. Senator from Oregon. * GovernorAlf Landonof Kansas * SenatorWilliam Borahof Idaho * Newspaper editorFrank Knoxof Illinois * SenatorFrederick Steiwerof Oregon * Former PresidentHerbert Hooverof California