Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
United States presidential election of 1928
References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics
Images
The election results of 1928 Hoover, Herbert Portrait of Alfred E. Smith wearing a suit and bow tie, with one hand in his pocket, looking toward the camera against a dark background. Herbert Hoover campaign button Map of the United States showing the 1928 presidential election results by state. States won by Herbert Hoover (Republican) are shaded in red, covering most of the country, while states won by Al Smith (Democratic) are shaded in blue, concentrated in the South. Each state displays its number of electoral votes. Hoover received 444 electoral votes and Smith received 87.
Quizzes
Washington Monument. Washington Monument and fireworks, Washington DC. The Monument was built as an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington.
All-American History Quiz
The White House in Washington, D.C., USA. The north portico which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.
U.S. Presidential History Quiz

United States presidential election of 1928: References & Edit History

Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

  • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
    Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Oct 30, 2025
Added interactive map for the 1928 election. Jun 05, 2024
Modified link of Web site: Encyclopedia of Alabama - Presidential Race of 1928. Sep 03, 2017
Add new Web site: Encyclopedia of Alabama - Presidential Race of 1928. Jul 08, 2014
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1928: High water mark for Republicans. Jul 08, 2014
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1928. Jul 08, 2014
New article added. Oct 11, 2011
View Changes:
Article History
Revised:
By: