Franklins 1936 opponent Crossword Clue

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Its time to solve "Franklins 1936 opponent" crossword clue for today's "L.A. Times Daily" daily crossword.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Franklin's 1936 opponent" leads to the answer "ALF" for the following reasons:

1. 1936 Presidential Election: In the context of U.S. history, the year 1936 was significant for being the year of the presidential election.
2. Franklin D. Roosevelt: Referring to "Franklin" in the clue points directly to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was the incumbent President of the United States in 1936.
3. Opponent "ALF": The answer "ALF" is derived from Alf Landon, who was the Republican candidate running against Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1936 presidential election.
4. Election Outcome: Despite Alf Landon's efforts, Franklin D. Roosevelt won a landslide victory in the 1936 election, securing his second term as president.

This clue connects Franklin D. Roosevelt to the specific historical context of the 1936 election by identifying his opponent, Alf Landon, thereby providing the answer "ALF" for today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "ALF"

an uneducated and unthinkingly conservative Australian man

Example :

only an Alf could be indifferent to the destruction of yet another theatre

 The Crossword clue "Franklins 1936 opponent" published 5 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	14 January 2018	ALF
The Washington Post	14 January 2018	ALF
Wall Street Journal	11 September 2015	ALF