Oct 27th, 2008 · In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and his opponent, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, were on the campaign trail offering voters solutions to the Great Depression. Historian David Kennedy, professor emeritus at Stanford University and the author of Freedom from Fear, talks about how the candidates ran on the crisis and the solutions they offered.
Jun 28th, 2008 · In 1932, director Merian Cooper approached Fay Wray about playing a lead role in a new movie he was planning — King Kong. But when Cooper first proposed the film in 1931, not everyone thought it was a good idea.
Nov 19th, 2007 · Skepticism over political corruption leaves voters in Thailand disillusioned as December 23 elections approach. Since 1932, Thais have suffered through a series of weak and unresponsive civilian governments, along with frequent military coups.
Oct 1st, 2007 · The gospel song "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" turned 75 in September. Written in 1932, its melody and lyrics unified black communities during the civil rights movement, when it was a favorite of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Like many traditional gospels today, the song is in danger of disappearing.
Feb 13th, 2005 · In 1932, World War I veterans gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand payment of a bonus. The violence that ensued helped Franklin Roosevelt become president. Paul Dickson is co-author of a book revisiting an overlooked event in U.S. history: the Bonus Army.