Hitler ran for President in 1932. How did he do?
A. He won in a landslide.
B. He barely won and then had to share power with Communists in a
Coalition Government.
C. He finished a disappointing Third place.
To determine how Hitler fared in the 1932 presidential election, we need to review historical information.
During the Weimar Republic in Germany, presidential elections were held every seven years. In 1932, there were two presidential elections: the first one took place on March 13, 1932, and the second on April 10, 1932.
In the first election, Adolf Hitler participated as a candidate representing the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). However, he did not run for the position of President but rather as a candidate in the Weimar Republic's presidential election. The incumbent President was Paul von Hindenburg.
In the first round of the election, Hindenburg won the majority of the votes but did not reach the required absolute majority. As a result, a second round was necessary. Hitler placed second, receiving approximately 37% of the votes, while Hindenburg secured around 49% of the votes.
Moving to the second round of the election, which took place on April 10, 1932, Hitler received fewer votes than Hindenburg, with approximately 30% versus Hindenburg's 53%. Although Hitler did not achieve victory, his support had significantly increased compared to previous elections.
Therefore, the correct answer to your question is:
C. Hitler finished a disappointing third place in the 1932 presidential election, failing to win the presidency.