In the election of 1932 in the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, a Democrat, was elected as the 32nd President of the United States, defeating the incumbent Republican President, Herbert Hoover. This election is significant because it took place during the Great Depression, a severe economic crisis that began in 1929.
During the campaign, Roosevelt promised to implement a series of policies known as the New Deal, which aimed to address the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans. The New Deal included various programs and reforms to stimulate the economy, provide relief for the unemployed, and regulate the financial sector. Roosevelt's victory in the election was seen as a mandate for change and signalled a shift in public sentiment towards a more active role for the federal government in addressing economic issues.
The election of 1932 marked a turning point in American politics and set the stage for a significant expansion of the federal government's role in addressing economic and social issues.