Wendell L. Willkie
Republican Presidential candidate delivered his acceptance speech at Callaway Park, August 17, 1940.
Wilkie’s Democrat opponent, Franklin D. Roosevelt, won the 1940 election and later appointed Wilkie to Britain as a liaison during World War II.
Dedicated August 18, 1990.
Marker can be reached from the intersection of North 19th Street and North J Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
