In 1938 , Curley was elected as a delegate to the state Democratic convention . He was unanimously selected to serve as the convention secretary . He was a candidate for delegate to the 1940 Democratic National Convention , but dropped out to focus on his law school studies and to prepare for the bar exam . At the 1946 Democratic state convention , Curley served as toastmaster . He presented the entire ticket and spoke of party unity
1940 Democratic National Convention
1940 Democratic National Convention
Leo Curley