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A comprehensive biography of the 32nd president of the United States, who led the country during the Great Depression and World War II. Learn about his early life, political career, marriages, legacy, and more.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Early Life and Career. Born on January 30, 1882, on a large estate near the village of Hyde Park, New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only child of his wealthy parents, James and Sara Delano Roosevelt.
- FDR’s Polio and Election as Governor. In 1921, Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio when he was 39 years old. Unable to walk, he temporarily removed himself from public life and focused on rehabilitation at his home in Hyde Park, where he’d swim three times a week in the Astor pool, slowly regaining strength.
- Roosevelt Enters the White House. Re-elected as governor in 1930, Roosevelt emerged as a front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination two years later.
- Roosevelt and the New Deal. Other key pieces of legislation during FDR’s first “Hundred Days” created some of the most important programs and institutions of Roosevelt’s New Deal, including the Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA), the Public Works Administration (PWA), the Civilian Conservations Corps (CCC) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
Jul 17, 2024 · Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd American president. FDR, as he was often called, led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II, and greatly expanding the powers...
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Learn about the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States who led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Explore his New Deal programs, his foreign policy, his disability, and his legacy.
Learn about the life and legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States who led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Explore his New Deal programs, his foreign policy, and his role in creating the United Nations.
Learn about the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the only American president to serve more than two terms and lead the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. Explore his early years, political career, New Deal programs, and foreign policy.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, who led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. Explore his political career, his New Deal programs, his fireside chats, and his death in office.
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