The Alabama thing is a reference to the 1924 Democratic National Convention in 1924. That was the first convention to be covered by radio and established a record for 103 ballots being necessary for the Democrats to select a candidate. Each role call, of course, began with Alabama, being the first state alphabetically, and people listening on the radio were amused by the accent of the chairman of the Alabama contingent when he announced their vote. It became a topical joke of the time. This cartoon coming out in 1928, another presidential election year, brought back the joke.
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The Alabama thing is a reference to the 1924 Democratic National Convention in 1924. That was the first convention to be covered by radio and established a record for 103 ballots being necessary for the Democrats to select a candidate. Each role call, of course, began with Alabama, being the first state alphabetically, and people listening on the radio were amused by the accent of the chairman of the Alabama contingent when he announced their vote. It became a topical joke of the time. This cartoon coming out in 1928, another presidential election year, brought back the joke.
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Was this another one from British Pathe's Website or is it another source?
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1:11 "Sweet Home Alabama" meme origin.