The 1952 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois. It nominated Governor Adlai Stevenson (D-Ill.) for U.S. President and Senator John J. Sparkman (D-Ala.) for U.S. Vice President. Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 25th 149,998 km² 340 km 629 km 4. ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... Adlai Stevenson Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900 – July 14, 1965) was an American politician and statesman, noted for his skill in debate and oratory. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... A senate is a deliberative body, often the upper house or chamber of a legislature. ... John Jackson Sparkman (December 20, 1899 - November 16, 1985) was a United States politician from Alabama. ... Dick Cheney 46th and current Vice President (2001- ) The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest executive official of the United States government, the person who is a heartbeat from the presidency. ...