Franklin D Roosevelt's election as the President of the United States in 1932 . Alfred E Smith, the former Governor of New York and his wife walk amidst a large crowd on the Election Day in New York, on the way to their polling place. Smith is wearing his familiar brown derby hat. Franklin D Roosevelt awaits the result of the polling. People celebrate in the streets of New York as Roosevelt wins with a landslide over Hoover.
Franklin D Roosevelt nominated as the Democratic Presidential candidate in 1932. A Ford Trimotor aircraft in flight. The plane lands in Chicago, Illinois and crowds greet Franklin D Roosevelt, Governor of New York. His son, James Roosevelt, stands beside him and provides physical support, as needed. At the convention, Roosevelt thanks people for nominating him as the Democratic Presidential candidate at the convention. He states that "the 18th amendment is doomed" (prohibition). Roosevelt also, famously, promises the American people a "New Deal."
Adolf Hitler in his 1932 electioneering travels. A Junkers Ju-60 passenger airplane seen in flight. Hitler seen in the airplane looking out the window. Views from the airplane, as it flies over the Rhein (Rhine) River; over the ancient Kaiserstadt Aachen. A large stadium is seen below. The aircraft flies low over the stadium where many people are seen moving about. Views from the airplane of a city; roads; railroads; and fields below. Scene switches to Hitler at a podium in the Wald stadium (Waldstadion) in Frankfurt am Main. Flags are flying at half mast in memory of fallen Sturmabteilung (SA) members. Audience applauds when Hitler tells them he can only promise their struggle will go on, come what may. Many children are seen seated on the ground. As Hitler finishes his remarks, SA rise and form protective line through which Hitler walks as he leaves the podium.
Unbeaten Auburn football team is held to a tie in contest with South Carolina at Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama, on December 3, 1932. Auburn with overll record of 9 wins and no losses faces South Carolina with overall record of 5 wins, 4 losses, and one tie. The stands at Legion Field are full of spectators. Highlights are shown as the game see-saws back and forth across the gridiron. Scoreboard is not shown. But the game ends in a 20-20 tie. (Note; South Carolina actually beat Auburn 16-14 in 1933.)
The 1932 Miss Universe or International Pageant of Pulchritude contest held in Spa, Belgium. Officials gather for the contest. Officials seated at a desk and watch the contestants. The host declares Miss 11. Turkey Keriman Halis as the winner. Miss Turkey Keriman Halis bows in front of the audience on stage as the audience cheer for her.
The Games of the X Olympiad held in Los Angeles, California. Women participate in the springboard diving contest during the summer olympics of 1932. A large crowd gathers to watch the games and cheer. Georgia Coleman does a layout back somersault dive into the water, then three other dives. Closeup view of a smiling Georgia Coleman, springboard diver. Next diver shown is Dorothy Poynton on the high dive, followed by closeup shots of Dorothy after her dives. Swimmers participate in the swimming championships, including American Eleanor Holm in competition with Bonnie Mealing from Australia in the Women's 100 meter backstroke. Closeup shot of Eleanor Holm outside the pool. Americans take the lead in the games. Men participate in the 2000 meter 8 oar she crew shell boat race. American team is made up of team from the University of California. The crew shell race underway on Alamitos Bay in Long Beach California. The University of California team surges at the end to beat the team from Italy. Oil rigs and oil derricks seen in the background on shore behind the cheering crowd watching the race. The men's crew team from the University of California Bears pose for cameras on shore after their victory.