A nationally traumatic event such as a major war or economic depression will often signal a shift in public opinion, which will be evidenced by realigning elections. The Great Depression was in full swing in 1932 when the Republicans finally lost their grip on the presidency. Who was the successful Democratic candidate in the realigning election of 1932?

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The realigning election of 1932 resulted in the Democratic candidate, Franklin D. Roosevelt, winning the presidency and ending the Republicans' hold on the White House.

A Nationally Traumatic Event Such as a Major War or Economic