Dec 30, 2009

Salem on History | Franklin D. Roosevelt Is Elected President

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Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
Categories: Government and Politics
Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Elections, Voting
Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
Geographical Location: United States
Date: November 8, 1932

Article abstract: Dissatisfied with the government’s response to the Depression, Americans vote for a New Deal.

Summary of Event

On July 2, 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt boarded a trimotored airplane at Albany, New York, and flew to Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention had nominated him for president. It was a dramatic gesture. Breaking tradition, Roosevelt became the first presidential candidate ever to make an acceptance speech before a nominating convention. Previously, nominees had awaited official notification via the U.S. mail. In a...

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Salem on History | Franklin D. Roosevelt Is Elected President

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