Roosevelt Sweeps Nation

In "Roosevelt Sweeps Nation," award-winning historian David Pietrusza offers a nuanced perspective on Franklin D. Roosevelt's remarkable 1936 re-election, revealing the complex sociopolitical landscape of Depression-era America. Through in-depth analysis of figures such as Huey Long, William Randolph Hearst, and Father Coughlin, as well as the challenges posed by racism, anti-Semitism, and a resistant Supreme Court, Pietrusza crafts a compelling narrative that captures the era's turbulence and transformation. Drawing from a rich collection of primary and secondary sources, this authoritative account highlights the high stakes of a pivotal election and its striking parallels to contemporary political strife.