Context: The city hosted the 1964 Democratic National Convention which nominated Lyndon Johnson for President and Hubert Humphrey as Vice President. The convention and the press coverage it generated, however, cast a harsh light on Atlantic City, which by then was in the midst of a long period of economic decline. Many felt that the friendship between Johnson and Governor of New Jersey Richard J. Hughes led Atlantic City to host the Democratic Convention.

Question: What event was hosted by Atlantic City in 1964?
Answer: Democratic National Convention

Question: Who was nominated for President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention?
Answer: Lyndon Johnson

Question: Who was nominated for Vice President during the 1964 Democratic National Convention?
Answer: Hubert Humphrey

Question: Who was the Governor of New Jersey in 1964?
Answer: Richard J. Hughes

Question: Despite being in the midst of a long period of economic decline many felt that the Convention was only held in Atlantic city because of a friendship between what two men?
Answer: Johnson and Governor of New Jersey Richard J. Hughes