OUT OF CHAOS OUR NATION HAS BECOME PROSPEROUS

FDR ELECTED BY HISTORIC PROPORTIONS TO SECOND TERM

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On November 3, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected in an electoral landslide of historic proportions 523-8. The Republican, Alf E. Landon of Kansas, carried only two states, Maine and Vermont.  Democrats corrupted the long-standing GOP slogan "As goes Maine, so goes the Nation" to "As goes Maine, so goes Vermont."

The final popular vote totals in the Election of 1936 were...

FDR (D) 27,747,636 (60.8%)

AEL (R)  16,679,543 (36.5%)

On October 14, 1936, FDR, speaking in Chicago, said...

"...I have talked to farmers.  I have talked to miners.  I have talked to industrial workers; and in all that I have seen and heard, one fact has been clear as crystal--that they are part and parcel of a rounded whole, and that none of them can succeed in his chosen occupation if those in the other occupations fail in their prosperity."

In support of FDR's re-election, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. wrote...

"My faith in Roosevelt and my belief in the ultimate triumph and broad benefit of his principles is much affected by my position as a father of a large family.  Out of a chaotic condition...our nation has become...relatively prosperous and harmonious..."

SOURCES

"Election of 1936:  A Democratic Landslide," United States History, www.u-s-history.com/

"I'm For Roosevelt," by Joseph P. Kennedy, Reynal and Hitchcock, New York, 1936

Manchester Elm Street

Library of Congress Photo (1936)

OUT OF CHAOS...OUR NATION HAS BECOME...PROSPEROUS

FDR WINS RE-ELECTION IN HISTORIC LANDSLIDE

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) 81 years ago, November 3, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected in an electoral landslide of historic proportions 523-8. 

The Republican, Alf E. Landon* of Kansas, carried only two states, Maine and Vermont.  Democrats corrupted the long standing GOP slogan "As goes Maine, so goes the Nation" to "As goes Maine, so goes Vermont."

The final popular vote totals in the Election of 1936 were...

FDR (D) 27,747,636 (60.8%)
AEL (R)  16,679,543 (36.5%)

On October 14, 1936, FDR, speaking in Chicago, said...

"...I have talked to farmers.  I have talked to miners.  I have talked to industrial workers; and in all that I have seen and heard, one fact has been clear as crystal--that they are part and parcel of a rounded whole, and that none of them can succeed in his chosen occupation if those in the other occupations fail in their prosperity."

In support of FDR's re-election, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. wrote...

"My faith in Roosevelt and my belief in the ultimate triumph and broad benefit of his principles is much affected by my position as a father of a large family.  Out of a chaotic condition...our nation has become...relatively prosperous and harmonious..."

*Alfred Mossman Landon (1887-1987) was born in West Middlesex, PA & graduated from the University of Kansas.  AML became an independent oil producer before entering politics.  He served as Governor of Kansas 1933-1937.

SOURCES

"Election of 1936:  A Democratic Landslide," United States History, www.u-s-history.com/

"I'm For Roosevelt," by Joseph P. Kennedy, Reynal and Hitchcock, New York, 1936

Alfred M. Landon

Library of Congress Photo (1936)

AS GOES MAINE SO GOES VERMONT

JFK+50:  Volume 6, No. 2118

FDR WON SECOND TERM 80 YEARS AGO TODAY

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On November 3, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected in an electoral landslide of historic proportions 523-8. The Republican, Alf E. Landon of Kansas, carried only two states, Maine and Vermont.  Democrats corrupted the long standing GOP slogan "As goes Maine, so goes the Nation" to "As goes Maine, so goes Vermont."

The final popular vote totals in the Election of 1936 were...

FDR (D) 27,747,636 (60.8%)
AEL (R)  16,679,543 (36.5%)

On October 14, 1936, FDR, speaking in Chicago, said...

"...I have talked to farmers.  I have talked to miners.  I have talked to industrial workers; and in all that I have seen and heard, one fact has been clear as crystal--that they are part and parcel of a rounded whole, and that none of them can succeed in his chosen occupation if those in the other occupations fail in their prosperity."

In support of FDR's re-election, Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. wrote...

"My faith in Roosevelt and my belief in the ultimate triumph and broad benefit of his principles is much affected by my position as a father of a large family.  Out of a chaotic condition...our nation has become...relatively prosperous and harmonious..."

SOURCES
"Election of 1936:  A Democratic Landslide," United States History, www.u-s-history.com/

"I'm For Roosevelt," by Joseph P. Kennedy, Reynal and Hitchcock, New York, 1936

Manchester Elm Street

Library of Congress Photo (1936)

I'M FOR ROOSEVELT

JFK+50:  Volume 6, No. 2046

JOSEPH P. KENNEDY ENDORSES FDR IN 1936

New York City (JFK+50) Eighty years ago today, August 21, 1936, New York publishers Reynal and Hitchcock released a 149 page book by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. titled "I'm For Roosevelt".

The front and back covers of the paperback depict a ballot with the name Franklin D. Roosevelt along with a penciled in "X" next to it.  The cover also includes these words...

"Here a financier of national reputation, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, looks dispassionately at the national balance sheet and gives a forceful answer to numerous business friends who are asking, 'How can you possibly support Roosevelt?'  His conclusions, based on facts and statistics...will be a revelation to citizens of every political persuasion."

The title of Chapter 1 is "In Which the Father of Nine Children  Explains What He Thinks  the Election Means to Them."  Joe Kennedy describes FDR as "courageous, clear-headed (and) inspiring" in transforming the Nation from one of despair to one of hope.  He also writes that FDR not only saved the country, he also reconditioned it "to ride out the storms of the future."

In the conclusion, Mr. Kennedy adds...

"My faith in Roosevelt and my belief in the ultimate triumph and broad benefit of his principles is much affected by my position as a father of a large family.  Out of a chaotic condition...our nation has become...relatively prosperous and harmonious..."

David Wineberg, in his review of Michael Beschloss's "Kennedy and Roosevelt:  The Uneasy Alliance," writes...

"Roosevelt was in it for the game.  He lived to manipulate people and events. Kennedy was in it to promote his own family...and conserve the fortune he had made...that they could work together so well for such a long stretch was remarkable."

On November 3, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected by an electoral margin of 523-8.  The Republican, Alf Landon of Kansas, carried only two states, Maine and Vermont.  Democrats corrupted the long standing GOP slogan "As goes Maine, so goes the Nation" to "As goes Maine, so goes Vermont."

SOURCES

"Center For Education and Leadership," http://www.fords.org/home/plan-your-visit/daytime-visits-fords-theatre/center-education-and-leadership

"I'm For Roosevelt," by Joseph P. Kennedy, Reynal and Hitchcock, New York, 1936

"The Overthinker and the Manipulator," by David Wineberg, August 11, 2016, a review of "Kennedy and Roosevelt:  The Uneasy Alliance," by Michael R. Beschloss, www.amazon.com/

"I'm for Roosevelt"

JFK+50's personal copy

Photo by John White (2016)

FDR Statue

Center For Education & Leadership

Leadership Gallery

Washington, D.C.

Photo by John White (2016)

HAWAII FIVE-O

HAWAII MAKES FIFTY

Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) The territory of Hawaii* became the 50th state in the Union fifty-six years ago today, August 21, 1959.   President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who signed The Admission Act providing for the addition of Hawaii to the United States on March 18, 1959, unveiled the new 50 star Flag of the United States.

The flag would fly nationwide for the first time on July 4, 1960.  John F. Kennedy, who was elected in November 1960 and took office in January 1961 would be the first POTUS to serve his entire term under the 50 star flag of the United States.

In the words of Poka Laenui...

"Communities lit bon fires...cars blared their horns and people walked the streets with broad grins and greetings, seeing themselves as full-fledged Americans."

Hawaiians had been American citizens since 1900 when the Hawaii Organic Act passed by the Congress granted citizenship to all citizens of the Republic of Hawaii.  Statehood was both supported and opposed over the next 59 years.

The first statehood bill was introduced in 1921.  The attack on Pearl Harbor and WWII set the movement back but the admission of Alaska as the 49th state in January 1949 influenced Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to support Hawaii statehood.

*Hawaii is located 2000 miles SW of North America.  It is the southernmost state and the only one not located in North America.  Hawaii is composed of 8 major islands and is only one of four states other than the original 13 to have been a republic.

SOURCE

"Statehood: A Second Glance," by Poka Laenui, www.hawaii-nation.org

Iolani Palace, Honolulu

Photo by Jiang (2005)

JOE KENNEDY PROCLAIMS:  "I'M FOR ROOSEVELT"

New York City (JFK+50) Seventy-nine years ago today, August 21, 1936, New York publishers Reynal and Hitchcock released a 149 page book by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. titled "I'm For Roosevelt".

At the time of publication, Mr. Kennedy was the director of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  According to blogger Tohu Bohu, Joe Kennedy "was writing specifically why he felt that Big Business should support the incumbent."

Bohu adds...

"It will take regulation, central planning and the New Deal to prevent mass unemployment...the greatest conceivable danger...to Free Enterprise (and) Democracy."

More than 60% of Americans agreed with Joe Kennedy.  On November 3, 1936, FDR was re-elected by an electoral margin of 523-8.  The Republican, Alf Landon of Kansas, carried only 2 states, Maine and Vermont.  Democrats corrupted the long standing GOP slogan "As goes Maine, so goes the Nation" to "As goes Maine, so goes Vermont."

SOURCE

"I'm For Roosevelt," by Tohu Bohu, October 25, 2012, www.kith.org/

NAT TURNER LEADS SLAVE REVOLT IN VIRGINIA

Southampton County, Virginia (JFK+50) Nat Turner**, along with seven followers, murdered his owner, Joseph Travis, along with his family, as a slave revolt began here in Southampton, 184 years ago today, August 21, 1831.

Turner then set out across the countryside hoping to rally other slaves to his cause.  Over the next two days, Nat Turner and 75 followers killed 60 whites before being overwhelmed by the state militia. 

Turner was not captured until late October.  He was tried, convicted, sentenced to death and hanged on November 11, 1831.  The rebellion was the largest slave revolt in US history.

**Nat Turner (1800-1831) was born a slave of Benjamin Turner of Southampton County, Virginia.  He learned to read and write and began preaching to fellow slaves.  Turner believed God called him to lead his slave revolt in 1831 against white masters.  After his death, "The Confessions of Nat Turner" was published by Thomas Ruffin Gray.

Capture of Nat Turner

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