1932 Democratic Party National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Democratic supporters carry signs with the names of US states and territories such as Mississippi, Florida and South Carolina. Keynote speaker Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky speaks to the crowd, calling for the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, also known as the Prohibition. View of crowd in 1932 Democratic Party National Convention. William Gibbs McAdoo, a senatorial candidate of the Democratic Party for California, speaks to the crowd, nominating Franklin Roosevelt as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate with the words, "he's entitled to the nomination" during the Democratic Party National Convention. Democratic Party National Convention crowd cheering as parabolic microphones turn to catch audio. Crowds cheer during the nomination of Franklin Roosevelt as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate for the 1932 United States presidential elections.
American Airways Ford Trimotor carrying Democrat New York Governor Franklin Roosevelt in flight on the way to Chicago, Illinois for the 1932 Democratic Party National Convention. American Airways plane approaching to land in Chicago Municipal Airport (5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638, United States). Democrat supporters crowd airplane at Chicago Municipal Airport airfield to see Franklin Roosevelt after flight lands. Franklin Roosevelt speaking to the convention afterwards, saying, "the 18th Amendment is doomed" and "I pledge myself to a New Deal for the American people."
View of dock with yacht in a New England coastal town. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on vacation from presidential campaign, waves at his supporters as he sits in the boat with his sons, probably James Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., and Elliott Roosevelt. Nautical flag, likely means “2”, is hoisted up the yacht before it sails. Franklin D. Roosevelt, wearing white fisherman’s hat, smiles and waves at supporters before he sails. Franklin D. Roosevelt waves to supporters as his yacht sails away from the dock. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s yacht sails away for a refreshing summer cruise. Franklin Roosevelt in swimming pool with daughter, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Dall Boettiger Halsted, and young granddaughter Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Seagraves (nee Dall). Franklin D. Roosevelt plays and cuddles with granddaughter, Eleanor, while in the swimming pool. Anna watches her father play with her daughter.
A long line of unemployed men and women waiting for relief assistance outside a charity in America during the Great Depression. A bread line outside a charity that reaches to another block. Hungry, unemployed men waiting for free food from charity. A jobless African American man talking to a charity worker. Long breadline outside charity. Unemployed men enter a charity to receive food and other necessities. Unemployed men look for jobs posted in newspaper together. Unemployed women sells baked goods on the street. Unemployed man looks for a job in newspaper while sitting in bench at a park. Homeless, unemployed man smokes cigarette while sitting in bench with his luggage. Unemployed men and women receive bread and necessities from charity. Policeman and volunteers distribute food packs to unemployed men and women affected by the Great Depression.
Prohibition agents take axes to beer barrels during Prohibition. Beer gushes out as agents destroy the bootlegged barrels. The "We Want Beer!" Parade in New York City demonstration against the 18th Amendment. Marchers carry signs that read "Taxation for Beer" View of the Statue of Liberty from below. Men look out windows in the head of the Statue of Liberty. Flood lights set to light up the Statue of Liberty. The Great Beer Parade in New York City at night. Aerial view of New York City in evening.
Police rush to contain a Communist demonstration in New York City near City Hall during the Great Depression. Communist demonstrators confront policemen and are shoved by a cop . Policeman clubbing demonstrators in crowd. Police on horse back amongst demonstrators. Policeman escorts a demonstrator after arresting him. Policemen accost a resisting demonstrator. Cavalry police confront communist demonstrators. Communist demonstrator lying on the ground, below policemen’s legs. Communist demonstrators disperse to avoid policeman.
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