1932 presidential election

The 1932 presidential election in the United States was a decisive contest between Herbert Hoover, the incumbent Republican, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic candidate. Coming amid the Great Depression, voters largely blamed Hoover for economic hardships. Roosevelt campaigned on a promise of a “New Deal” to revive the economy and provide relief. He won in a landslide, signaling widespread desire for change and government intervention. The election marked a shift in U.S. political direction, establishing Democratic leadership and new policies aimed at economic recovery.