The city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period of economic decline. Many felt that the friendship between Johnson and Governor of New Jersey Richard J. Hughes led Atlantic City to host the Democratic Convention.
What event was hosted by Atlantic City in 1964? Who was nominated for Vice President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention? Who was nominated for President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention? Who was the Governor of New Jersey in 1964? Despite being in the midst of a long period of economic decline many felt that the Convention was only held in Atlantic city because of a friendship between what two men?