Despite opposition within Mississippi and criticism from national black leaders , Howard was pragmatic about dealing with local conditions . He held on to his position until 1960 as Republican National Committeeman from Mississippi , while working and living in the capital . He led U.S. Senator Robert A. Taft 's Southern delegation at the 1952 Republican National Convention in Chicago . Taft , however , lost the party nomination to Dwight D. Eisenhower
1952 Republican National Convention
1952 Republican National Convention
Perry Wilbon Howard