Franklin_Roosevelt

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This is our wonderfully exciting page about Franklin D. Roosevelt. He was elected President of the United States four times, becoming the only president to serve more than two terms. His popularity and vast accomplishments have earned him an important place in the history books of both the United States and the world. We hope you enjoy our brief glance at the life of this very influential man. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Timeline of Events and Accomplishments= ~an overview of the President's life~

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**Before the** **Presidency**
Franklin Delano Roosevelt accomplished numerous things in his three full terms as president, many in his incomplete fourth, and just as many even before his presidency. His achievements started with politics. He was appointed New York Senator as a Democrat. He became the Assistant Secretary of the Navy in 1913 and retained the job for seven years, notably including World War I. Upon contracting a paralytic illness that left him wheelchair-bound in 1921, Roosevelt used the nation’s resources to found the March of Dimes. In 1928, he was elected governor of New York. From this position, he contributed greatly to the Boy Scouts of America. (Biography Resource Center, "Franklin D Roosevelt")

**First Two Terms and the New Deals**
Four years later, in 1932, he was elected President of the United States in the Democratic Party. Chief among his concerns for the first two terms of his presidency was pulling America out of the Great Depression. His New Deal plan worked to ensure this, creating such agencies as the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Tennessee Valley Authority, both of which gave jobs, resources, or products to the American people. His Second New Deal was synonymous with the formation of the Works Progress Administration, which also created jobs, as well as the institution of Social Security in America. The 1940 election saw Roosevelt into his third term; a third term of presidency was never seen before nor would it ever be seen again. (ELibrary, John Edward Smith, "FDR")

**World War II**
His third term focused on the most glaring issue of the time; the Second World War raging in Europe. Roosevelt took initiative in championing democracy and secured aid for the Allied efforts in terms of arms, funding and troops. In late 1941, the war was brought into devastating proximity with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt, who had already been leaning towards full-scale war, was now compelled into action. Dramatically increasing U.S. input into the war, he contributed significantly to drawing it to a close in 1945. He died later that year. ("Franklin D Roosevelt" by William E Leuchtenburg 122)

= = = = =Social/Political/Economic Background= · Took the heat of the war · Some applauded him for defending democracy and some criticized him for rushing into the war · Criticized for giving into Stalin’s will · Was criticized for “socialist” measures in the Great Depression (Resource Center: Biography Display- “Franklin Delano Roosevelt”) || · Participated in the Yalta Conference to determine borders after WWII, which put him against USSR · Proposed many deals in his New Deal plan · Pushed to assist UK and Russia in WWII · Had key military strategies after Pearl Harbor · Helped establish the UN  (Resource Center: Biography Display- “Franklin Delano Roosevelt”) || · Created agencies such as FDIC, FERA, CCC, and NRA · Worked to strengthen charity organizations to get them to unite efforts · Passed the Wagner Act · Sold arms to Allies in the war · Passed the Land-Lease Act, making such sales easier (Resource Center: Biography Display- “Franklin Delano Roosevelt”) || (elibrary, ‘The President and the Wheelchair, Chritofer Clausen) · Didn’t love his wife- had an affair · Understanding and respect for public opinion ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Huge sympathy for ordinary soldiers (elibrary, “A Careful Scholar Explores the Life of an Aristocratic Man of the People”) || ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Democratic nominee (elibrary, ‘The President and the Wheelchair, Chritofer Clausen) ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Stayed out of politics until he could walk with Polio as to not look weak (Resource Center: Biography Display- “Franklin Delano Roosevelt”) ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Good taste in generals and effective management of the military (elibrary, “A Careful Scholar Explores the Life of an Aristocratic Man of the People”) || ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Economic conservative, but set aside his own beliefs for the good of the people (elibrary, “A Careful Scholar Explores the Life of an Aristocratic Man of the People”) ||
 * ==** Circumstances of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Time **== ||
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 * ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Accused of entering WWII to cure the Depression
 * ==** Views of Franklin Delano Roosevelt **== ||
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 * ·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none"> Disliked drawing attention to his Polio disease

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**More Pictures**
These are pictures showing Franklin D. Roosevelt in his non-political life. http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/images/photodb/09-1901a.gif Roosevelt and his 13 grandchildren.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=active&q=FDR+dog Roosevelt with his beloved scottish terrior, Fala.

http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/images/photodb/09-2270a.gif Franklin Roosevelt at the beach at age 22.

http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/images/photodb/09-1611a.gif Roosevelt with three other polio patients. http://www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/images/photodb/09-2078a.gif Roosevelt in a glee club photograph at Harvard University.

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Video
The following is a clip of Roosevelt walking; the fruit of much labor after being stricken with a paralytic disease. media type="custom" key="541235" (Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum)

Audio
(Note: Speeches are somewhat long; be patient in terms of loading times)

The following is an address to the nation concerning the concept of America as an "arsenal of democracy", displaying Roosevelt's willingness to fight against the Axis powers. media type="custom" key="542145" (University of Virginia, Miller Center of Public Affairs)

The following is an example of one of FDR's "Fireside Chats", the frequent radio addresses to the people of America, in which he conveyed information about the war efforts, the economic situation, and social or political movements. media type="custom" key="542163" (University of Virginia, Miller Center of Public Affairs)

The following is a recording of Roosevelt's famous first inaugural address, better known as his "fear itself" speech, in which he addresses the American people and asserts his confidence in his presidency. media type="custom" key="542171" (University of Virginia, Miller Center of Public Affairs)

Other
media type="custom" key="542471" (__Franklin D. Roosevelt__ edited by William E. Leuchtenburg)