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Who nominated Wheeler for vice president during the 1876 Republican National Convention?
Marshall Jewell
Stewart L. Woodford
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen
Luke P. Poland
Answer
The Republican National Convention of 1876, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, saw the nomination of Rutherford B. Hayes for the presidency and Luke P. Poland for the vice presidency. Poland, a prominent Vermont politician and former congressman, was selected as Hayes' running mate due to his extensive experience in government and his strong ties to the Republican Party.
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