1932 Democratic National Convention

The 1932 Democratic National Convention was a crucial event in U.S. history, held in Chicago during the Great Depression. Delegates gathered to select the party's presidential nominee to challenge the incumbent Republican president, Herbert Hoover. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the New York governor, emerged as the nominee after facing competition from other candidates. His platform focused on economic recovery and government intervention to help struggling Americans. Roosevelt's nomination marked a significant shift in American politics and would lead to his election, ultimately reshaping the government’s role in economic and social issues during the 1930s.