The American Presidential Election of 1928

The American Presidential Election of 1928

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The 36th presidential election in 1928 saw Herbert Hoover win against Al Smith. Calvin Coolidge chose not to run, leaving the Republican nomination open. Hoover, with Charles Curtis as his running mate, faced Smith, the first Roman Catholic major party candidate. Key issues included Smith's religion and opposition to prohibition. Hoover's campaign promised triumph over poverty, but his words would later haunt him. Hoover won decisively, marking the third consecutive Republican landslide. This election was the last Republican victory without Nixon or a Bush family member on the ticket.

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What was the outcome of the 1928 presidential election in terms of electoral votes?

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What was a notable fact about the 1928 election regarding future Republican candidates?

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