Vol. 1930s · No. 1932 · PRICE 25¢
The 1932 Times
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March 1, 1932 | United States
Depression Defiance and Breakthroughs in Dark Times
In 1932, the Great Depression reached its agonizing depth, fueling political upheaval and social unrest across the globe. Yet amidst economic despair, daring aviation triumphs, scientific breakthroughs, and iconic Hollywood releases offered flashes of awe and hope.
Amelia Earhart's Solo Transatlantic Flight
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean, landing safely in a Northern Ireland pasture.
The Bonus Army Eviction
Federal troops led by General MacArthur forcibly cleared thousands of World War I veterans protesting for early pension payouts in Washington, D.C.
Also this year
Franklin D. Roosevelt Elected President
November 8, 1932 | Politics
Franklin D. Roosevelt won a landslide presidential election against Herbert Hoover, promising a New Deal to lift America out of economic despair.
The Great Emu War
Nov – Dec 1932 | Australia
The Australian military deployed soldiers with machine guns to cull thousands of crop-destroying emus, only to be outmaneuvered by the birds.
Discovery of the Neutron by James Chadwick
February 1932 | Physics
British physicist James Chadwick published evidence discovering the neutron, fundamentally reshaping atomic physics and earning a Nobel Prize.
The Los Angeles Summer Olympics
July 30 – August 14, 1932 | Sports
Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics, introducing the modern Olympic Village and the three-tiered victory podium despite the global depression.
Premiere of 'Grand Hotel'
April 12, 1932 | Cinema
MGM premiered the ensemble drama 'Grand Hotel' starring Greta Garbo, which won Best Picture and pioneered the modern multi-star blockbuster format.