AP US History in 1 Minute Daily: The Election of 1932 (Day 238/309)

Hey APUSHers, let’s chat about the Election of 1932 as part of my series- APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!

1932 Presidential Candidates, Wikimedia Commons

The election of 1932 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by the economic hardships of the Great Depression and a desire for change. 

“Awful Job to Quiet Anything Around Here,” Library of Congress

The incumbent Republican president, Herbert Hoover, faced widespread criticism for his perceived inability to address the economic crisis effectively. 

FDR at Hollywood Bowl, CUNY

The Democratic candidate, Franklin D. Roosevelt, emerged as a charismatic and optimistic leader, promising a "New Deal" for the American people. Roosevelt's platform emphasized government intervention and relief programs to combat unemployment and poverty. 

County Results of the Election of 1928 and Election of 1932, Wikimedia Commons

Especially when compared to the election of 1928, the landslide victory for Roosevelt reflected a widespread mandate for change, with him winning 42 of the 48 states and securing a large majority in the Electoral College. 

In the Election of 1932, Franklin Delano Roosevelt secured the presidency against incumbent Herbert Hoover demonstrating the overwhelming opinion by Americans that the federal government needed to take a more active role in the economy during the Great Depression. 

Join me tomorrow as I explain the New Deal in the next APUSH in 1 Minute Daily!