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=Courtney, Taylor and Jason= =Franklin Delano Roosevelt=



"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -Early Life He was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. Franklin began going to the prestigious boarding school Groton School, Massachusetts at the age of 14. During his time there Franklin took an interest in the rising Republican star, and distant cousin, Theodore Roosevelt. For college Franklin went to Harvard, and while at Harvard he declared he was a democrat. A few months after Franklin married his distant cousin Eleanor in 1905 he began law school at Columbia. Later when he ran for New York State senate in 1910 and won, then he was re-elected in 1912. In 1913 FDR join the Wilson administration as assistant secretary of the Navy and this lead him to be playing a large role in the entry of the U.S to the World War. In 1920 the party named him its vice-presidential candidate, but he lost.

In 1921, 11 years before his presidential election in 1932, FDR contracted the incurable disease Polio that left him paralyzed from the waist down. To regain some use of his legs FDR had to go through a strenuous rehabilitation process, and his wife, family, and close confidantes supported him which helped in his rehabilitation process. To help in his rehabilitation process FDR invested a large sum in to a spa in Warm Springs, Georgia. Soon after a FDR built a cottage there, it would come to be known as ‘the Little White House’. Unfortunately FDR was limited to what he could do physically as a president due to his polio, but this did not stop him from striving to achieve all the goals he set out to achieve to help benefit the nation. (millercenter.org)

-Presidency FDR was the thirty second president of the United States of America. -New Deal (Organizations) Agricultural Adjustment Administration(AAA) Public Works Administration(PWA) Civilization Conservations Corps(CCC) Tenessee Valley Authority(TVA) Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)- Regulated the stock market and prevented circumstances that could lead to another crash. -Second New Deal Provided unemployment, disability, and pensions for old age. -Fireside Chats A series of broadcasts meant to comfort the public about what the government is doing and what is being done to prevent another crash in the stock market. The institution of these chats led to Roosevelt's popularity whith the people. (history.com)

-World War II FDR attempted to remain neutral in the beginning of World War II. The U.S. sold weapons to both sides of the war through the lend-lease program. FDR was doing well in the effort to stay away from foreign affairs. However, In 1941, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. was forced to enter World War II. He led the nation through the war up until he died on April 12th, 1945. (whithouse.gov)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a major proponent to the people. Not only did he overcome many obstacles in his presidency, but he also faced numerous challenges in his early life. Roosevelt fulfilled his promises to bring the nation back to the powerful government that it could be by creating the new deal. Through the new deal he was able to assist in the creating a multitude of organizations to benefit the people. The Tennessee Valley Authority, Civilian Conservations Corps and The Public Works Administration are just a few of the creations from the New Deal. Roosevelt gained the trust and respect from the common people through the introduction of fireside chats. These were instituted to broadcast to the nation what was currently going on in the government and what was being done to repair the issues of the stock market as well as the banks. The idea of the public being notified on the occurrences of the government allowed confidence in Roosevelt as president to be confirmed. Before all of his aspirations that came with the presidency Franklin Roosevelt led a life full of challenges. Franklin began going to the prestigious boarding school Groton School, Massachusetts at the age of 14. During his time there Franklin took an interest in the rising Republican star, and distant cousin, Theodore Roosevelt. For college Franklin went to Harvard, and while at Harvard he declared he was a democrat. A few months after Franklin married his distant cousin Eleanor in 1905 he began law school at Columbia. Later when he ran for New York State senate in 1910 and won, then he was re-elected in 1912. In 1913 FDR join the Wilson administration as assistant secretary of the Navy and this lead him to be playing a large role in the entry of the U.S to the World War. In 1920 the party named him its vice-presidential candidate, but he lost. In 1921, 11 years before his presidential election in 1932, FDR contracted the incurable disease Polio that left him paralyzed from the waist down. To regain some use of his legs FDR had to go through a strenuous rehabilitation process, and his wife, family, and close confidantes supported him which helped in his rehabilitation process. To help in his rehabilitation process FDR invested a large sum in to a spa in Warm Springs, Georgia. Soon after a FDR built a cottage there, it would come to be known as ‘the Little White House’. Unfortunately FDR was limited to what he could do physically as a president due to his polio, but this did not stop him from striving to achieve all the goals he set out to achieve to help benefit the nation.FDR attempted to remain neutral in the beginning of World War II. The U.S. sold weapons to both sides of the war through the lend-lease program. FDR was doing well in the effort to stay away from foreign affairs. However, In 1941, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. was forced to enter World War II. He led the nation through the war up until he died on April 12th, 1945. In conclusion FDR led a very fulfilling life of helping people and overcoming numerous obstacles. Roosevelt accomplished a lot throughout his presidency.