Medal, Senator Joe T. Robinson
Object numberOSHTL2008.070.10
Date1936
MediumMetal, Cloth
Dimensions5 5/8 × 2 1/8 × 1/4 in. (14.3 × 5.4 × 0.6 cm)
Credit LineOn loan from Grady Miller, Jr.
DescriptionSenator Joe T. Robinson's 1936 Democratic National Convention Medal. The convention was held at the Convention Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from June 23-27. The medal consists of two staggering red, white, and blue ribbons and four medal parts connected by suspension rings. The top bar reads "National Committee" in gold lettering against a blue background, the second bar reads "Joseph T. Robinson," the third bar reads "Permanent Chairman," and the fourth part is in the shape of the Liberty Bell with the text "Democratic National Convention" and portraits of the nominated candidates for President and Vice President, Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner.Joseph Taylor "Joe T." Robinson was born on August 16, 1872 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Robinson won his 1894 campaign for state representative. He later won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902, a position he held for a decade. In 1912, Robinson ran for governor and won. However, Senator Jeff Davis died of a heart attack before Robinson was inaugurated. Robinson decided to run for Davis' seat and won. During his short time as governor (1913), Robinson created a state banking board, a state health board, and the Arkansas Highway Commission. On March 8, 1913, Robinson officially resigned the governorship to take his Senate seat. He died of a heart attack on July 14, 1937.
Status
On view
