A Brief History Of Democratic and Republican Convention Insanity (Photos)

It’s not clear just what is going to happen at the Republican National Convention, but considering the chaos this election cycle has already unleashed, there’s a good chance that Donald Trump’s party will add to the history of chaotic moments that have come to define this strange aspect of our electoral process. Some conventions featured some famous gaffes, while others became a flashpoint for anger and violence.

1924 Democratic Convention — Imagine if, in our 24-hour news world, a convention lasted for over two weeks. That’s what happened in 1924, when Prohibition opponent Al Smith faced off against William McAdoo, who was supported by the Ku Klux Klan.