may 1, 1949 - Americans disagreed with how Herbert Hoover (Republican) handled the Great Depression and voted for Franklin
Roosevelt who promised a New Deal.
Democratic voters had Roosevelt gain four presidential victories.
The campaign of Al Smith attracted immigrant groups forming the New Deal Coalition.
Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower stole the
Democrats position by being elected twice in 1950’s.
1964 Lyndon B. Johnson became president after assassination of Kennedy.
Republican Richard M. Nixon then took office
