The American Presidential Election of 1940

The 1940 U.S. presidential election occurred during a time of economic struggle and global conflict. Despite political challenges and rumors of a third term, FDR secured the Democratic nomination. The Republican Party, divided between interventionists and non-interventionists, nominated Wendell Wilkie, a dark horse candidate. Wilkie criticized FDR's New Deal and war preparedness, but FDR won a historic third term with a significant electoral and popular vote margin. The election highlighted a strong urban-rural divide in voter support.

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