Campaign Of 1932 Will Go Down In History As One Of Strangest Ever
The 1932 campaign stands as a notably strange chapter in American history with bitter strife, unprecedented political measures, and sharp resentment among teachers and voters. Roosevelt and Hoover led confidant campaigns while polls hinted at pivotal voter inclinations. Hoover pursued aggressive campaigning late, Roosevelt drove experimentation with a western swing, and both navigated a tense national mood amid economic stress.
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Roosevelt Loses In His Home Town
Hyde Park voters gave Hoover a decisive win while Roosevelt carried his own Hyde Park district by five votes. In Louisville an ambassador and his wife discovered they were not registered and could not vote under the new law.
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Roosevelt Honored By Firemen In New York Event
Gov Franklin D Roosevelt, democratic presidential nominee, arrived at his townhouse after voting in the national election. A three minute talk at the Tarrytown firehouse drew cheers under a banner welcoming the governor. A shopper collapsed from the crowd as Roosevelt’s car departed amid Hoover banners by local youths.
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Hoover Receives Student Cheer After Election Defeat
In Palo Alto California Stanford University students gathered on Hoover Drive to rally for President Hoover after his concession to Franklin D Roosevelt. Hoover and Mrs Hoover appeared on the balcony amid four minutes of cheering and fireworks. Secretary Wilbur, with Hoover, expressed sorrow at the outcome and praised his fight. The president spoke briefly thanking supporters before contemplating next steps and rest at home.
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Four Wounded in Election Riot Near Pineville EKY
Four men were wounded, three seriously, in a fight over the election at a four mile precinct north of Pineville Kentucky. The victims were Paul Miller 23 shot in the head Andrew Miller 21 shot in the abdomen Huey Rive shot in the stomach and Matt Shelton shot in the arm.
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McDonald Concedes Democratic Victory in State Ticket
Sioux Falls November 9 Charles S McDonald state Republican chairman conceded the election of the Democratic state ticket while asserting Senator Norbeck defeated Cherry in the contest. He said it looks like a total defeat for Republicans with Norbeck the only survivor.
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Former Yale Grid Coach Is Defeated in Congress Race
Former Yale football coach Tad Jones was defeated by Mayor Francis T. Maloney of Werthen in a congressional race. Unofficial returns from principal district cities show Maloney, the Democratic nominee, to succeed Rep. John Q. Tilson, the former Republican floor leader.
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Curtis Keeps Posted On Election Results In Topeka
Vice President Charles Curtis followed early returns after casting his ballot then headed to Washington. He walked from home to Polk schoolhouse to vote again with his sister Mrs Terom Calvin. Roosevelt loses counts show Hoover leading in Poughkeepsie with 8 249 to 7 814 for Roosevelt and Lehman 7 799 Donovan 8 555 for governor. Wind may reverse eastern climate toward semi tropical rainfall.
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Riots and Troop Deployments Amid New Mexico Election
National guardsmen rushed to four New Mexico counties including San Miguel and Valencia after protests erupted at polling places. Three troopers injured in a vehicle incident while responding to unrest. Gov. Seligman ordered police protection amid voter petitions. Roosevelt leaves Democratic HQ and thanks workers for a “great liberal victory” as results pour in.
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First time I have ever lost a popular election
Vice President Curtis said he learned of a rising tide against the Republican cause after arriving in Kansas City while changing trains en route to Washington. He commented that this was the first popular election he had ever lost and declined further remarks on the result.
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Roosevelt Pr onunciation and Family Profile
Hyde Park item details the pronunciation of Roosevelt as if spelled Roosevelt and notes Governor Roosevelt's Flemish Dutch extraction. It describes his height, weight, gray eyes, long nose and expansive smile like Theodore Roosevelt, his education at Harvard and Columbia, political focus since leaving school, and his family of five children and three grandchildren. It mentions infantile paralysis limiting walking, leg braces, language skills, reading habits, stamp collecting, and correspondence with fellow collectors.
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