Franklin Roosevelt was elected President on November 8, 1932, but owing to the United States’ unusually long transition period, he would not be sworn into office until March 4, 1933, a transition period of 116 days.
Typically, US Presidential transitions are slow but dignified affairs. But in this case, the US faced a new banking crisis worsening by the day, while lame duck President Hoover did everything in his power to dissuade the President-elect from proceeding with the program he had promised during the campaign.
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Smooth as Silk
“Hail to the Chief”
Composed in 1812 by James Sanderson. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Navy Band. Public domain recording. Source.
Closing Theme
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