JUNE 30, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democratic Platform Adoption in 1932. Impact: The adoption of the Dem platform set off a chain reaction where political committees across the nation decided they, too, needed to come up with catchy slogans and vague promises, ultimately leading to the rise of bumper sticker politics. You're welcome, modern campaigning!. Fact: Did you know that 'protection of pub' was actually meant to be 'protection of public'? Imagine how different the pub culture would be if they had stuck to that!.
• Headline: Endicott Elected Kiwanis International President. Impact: Endicott's presidency in Kiwanis sparked a global craze for community service organizations. Fast forward a few decades, and now everyone feels guilty if they don't volunteer at least once a year. Thanks, C.E. Endicott!. Fact: Did you know that Los Angeles was chosen for the 1933 convention? Because nothing says 'let's change the world' like palm trees and perpetual sunshine!.
• Headline: Copper Export Body Faces Major Withdrawals. Impact: The withdrawal of these major players from the copper export body led to a sudden surplus of copper. This inadvertently caused an increase in DIY home improvement projects, leading to the rise of 'home improvement' shows that we all love to hate.. Fact: Did you know that the tariff was blamed for this mess? Because when in doubt, just throw a tax on it and watch chaos unfold!.
• Headline: RED COUPLE SENT TO JAIL.. Impact: The jailing of the 'Red couple' marked a significant turning point in the American perception of communism, leading to a series of overreactions that culminated in the McCarthy era. So, thanks for the witch hunt, guys!. Fact: Did you know that unauthorized meetings were a thing? Because apparently, you needed a permit to have opinions back then!.
• Headline: ADMITS ROBBERY AS JURY DISAGREES; Man, Who Charged Police Bru- tality Forced Confession, Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge.. Impact: The man's confession, prompted by alleged police brutality, set off debates about justice and law enforcement that echo into today's discussions about police reform. Thanks for paving the way for future debates, buddy!. Fact: Did you know that pleading guilty to a lesser charge was basically the legal version of saying, 'I didn't mean to be bad, I just wanted popcorn!'?.
• Headline: SMITH FORCES SEE ROOSEVELT HALTED; Hague Says Combined Vote of Opposition Is 500, Enough to Block Any Nomination. EX-GOVERNOR CLAIMS 200 Appears Second in Strength in Early Balloting, but Hope of Nomination is Slight. FAILURE OF 'DEALS' HINTED Garner and Byrd Delegations Said to Have Rejected Overtures by Friends of Roosevelt.. Impact: The political maneuvering and failure of 'deals' hinted at in this headline foreshadowed the slippery nature of American politics, leading us to the delightful reality where politicians are more concerned with their image than their constituents. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that 'combining votes' is just code for 'let's form an awkward alliance that nobody wants to be in'?.
• Headline: CONVENTION AGAIN HEARS BRYAN VOICE; Mrs. Ruth Bryan Hargreaves, as California Delegate, Carries On Family Tradition. NEW YORKER HOLDS FLOOR Assembly Listens Closely to Martha Byrne, Who Sees Women Taking a Leading Role at Chicago.. Impact: Ruth Bryan Hargreaves’ participation reinvigorated the movement for women's roles in politics, setting the stage for future female leaders and their inevitable struggle with being asked if they have a family plan during debates. The struggle is real!. Fact: Did you know that carrying on a family tradition can also mean getting roped into lengthy debates in front of people you don't know? Fun times!.
• Headline: Woodcock Sees 'Improvement' in Enforcement On His Second Anniversary as Dry Chief. Impact: Woodcock's comments on enforcement led to a rollercoaster of public opinions on prohibition that eventually resulted in another round of law changes, leaving wine lovers everywhere grateful for the eventual repeal.. Fact: Did you know that celebrating anniversaries can sometimes mean celebrating two years of futility? Cheers to that, Mr. Woodcock!.
• Headline: KINGS GROUP FOR LEHMAN.; Young Folks' League Backs Him for Governor, Says Kuntz at Chicago.. Impact: The backing of H.H. Lehman by the Young Folks' League set into motion a series of youth-driven political movements, leading to an influx of social media influencers trying to tell us who to vote for. Thanks for the headache!. Fact: Did you know that the 'Young Folks' League' sounds like a group of teens trying to make their own version of a political party? Because, who wouldn't want to vote for a candidate with a TikTok account?.