World Events · 1932
Depression Deepens as Global War Clouds Gather
In 1932, the Great Depression plunged millions into desperation, sparking political upheaval across the globe. From the rise of extremist movements in Europe to military aggression in Asia, nations struggled to stay afloat amid unprecedented economic collapse.
- November 8, 1932 | United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt Wins US Presidency
Promising a 'New Deal' for the American people, Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt won a landslide victory against incumbent Herbert Hoover during the depth of the Great Depression.
- July 28, 1932 | Washington, D.C.
US Army Clears the Bonus Army Encampment
General Douglas MacArthur led military forces to forcefully evict thousands of World War I veterans demanding early payment of their service certificates from Washington, D.C.
- February 18, 1932 | Manchuria
Japan Establishes Puppet State of Manchukuo
Following the invasion of Manchuria, Imperial Japan created the puppet state of Manchukuo, installing former Chinese Emperor Puyi as its nominal ruler amid international condemnation.
- June 15, 1932 | South America
Outbreak of the Chaco War
Bolivia and Paraguay entered a brutal military conflict over control of the northern Gran Chaco region, which was mistakenly believed to be rich in oil reserves.
- July 31, 1932 | Germany
Nazi Party Becomes Largest in German Reichstag
Adolf Hitler's National Socialist German Workers' Party won 230 seats in the federal election, becoming the largest political party in Germany amidst severe economic crisis.
- May 21, 1932 | Aviation
Amelia Earhart Completes Solo Transatlantic Flight
Amelia Earhart landed her Lockheed Vega 5B in a pasture in Northern Ireland, becoming the first woman to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- March 1, 1932 | New Jersey, USA
Kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby
The 20-month-old son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh was abducted from his family home, triggering an unprecedented national police effort and intense public fascination.
- 1932 | Soviet Union
Soviet Famine Devastates Ukraine and Beyond
Forced collectivization and state grain requisitions triggered a catastrophic famine across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and southern Russia, claiming millions of lives.
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