By the 1932 election, President Herbert Hoover became unpopular largely due to his handling of the Great Depression and his reluctance to provide direct federal relief to struggling Americans. His response to the economic crisis, which included measures like the Hawley-Smoot Tariff that raised trade barriers, exacerbated the situation and led to widespread unemployment and suffering. Additionally, the violent dispersal of the Bonus Army in 1932 further tarnished his image, as many viewed his actions as callous and unsympathetic to veterans seeking assistance.
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