Inauguration Day 1933

The U.S. Presidential Election of 1932 represented a change in leadership during a time of national crisis. During this transition, FDR prepared to enter the White House while Hoover left defeated. Students will analyze this transition by examining visual and textual primary sources.

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Created by Luke Sundermeier, 2026 Summer Teacher Fellow and 2024 DCTI Participant