The Election of 1932 Explained

The video explores the 1932 presidential election between FDR and Herbert Hoover, set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Hoover's policies, including the Smoot-Hawley Tariff and the Revenue Act, failed to alleviate the economic crisis, leading to his unpopularity. FDR, leveraging his popularity and the New Deal coalition, won a landslide victory. The election marked a significant political shift, with Democrats dominating for decades. The video also highlights the role of Prohibition in the election and concludes with a call to subscribe.

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