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Roosevelt almost did not run for president. In 1921, he discovered he had polio, a common disease in the 1920s, and a devastating one. One of the damaging aspects of the disease is that it left its victims with shriveled legs. Victims of polio rarely could walk without help after they got well. FDR, like many other people who had contracted polio, used a wheelchair. With the support of his beloved wife, Eleanor, he decided he could make a difference. He did run in 1932. And won. And changed the world. Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only U.S. president elected for four consecutive terms - 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. FDR guided the nation through the Great Depression and World War II.

His first term, when Franklin Roosevelt took over the office of the presidency, things were desperate across America. More than 1 in 4 people were unemployed. Many others could only find part-time or day work. Almost every bank had failed. Many millions of people had lost their homes and were living in shanties and cardboard boxes. Many were starving. The government's policies under Hoover had done little to help. FDR wasted no time. During his first 100 days in office, FDR and Congress introduced 50 new laws and sweeping reforms called the "The New Deal".  Each law had a mission - relief, recovery or reform. 

FDR used his "Fireside Chats" on the radio to tell people what he was doing, and why. He kept people informed using "chats" as you would with a dear friend. He emphasized that we were in this together and we would get through this together. He spoke slowly and clearly. He calmed the nation. People had tremendous faith in him.

As his New Deal programs were implemented, things did improve. But the Great Depression did not end. It took more programs, 10 years, and a world war to finally bring the country back to prosperity. Roosevelt was president the entire time, from 1932 until he died in 1944.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States. He was a Democrat and was elected four times and served from March 1933 to his death in April 1945. He was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war in World War II. See the fact file below for more information on Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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Key Facts & Information

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

• On January 30, 1882, Franklin D. Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. He was the only child of a wealthy and politically dominant family, with his father, James Roosevelt, and his mother, Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt.
• Because he was an only child, his childhood was full of privilege and luxury. His mother had a profound influence on him throughout his life. 
• He had always shown admiration for his distant cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, throughout his childhood.
• Roosevelt’s education was entirely provided by his governesses and tutors until he was fourteen when he began attending Groton School for Boys. He struggled at the school because they focussed on athletics, an area he lacked in.
• After graduating, he decided to attend Harvard University

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Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, played a crucial role in guiding the country through challenging times, such as the Great Depression and World War II. He implemented the New Deal, a plan aimed at creating jobs, supporting farmers, and providing relief to those in need. The Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration were two notable programs that created jobs and improved the environment and infrastructure. FDR’s leadership during World War II helped America become a leading nation, and his famous quote inspired hope and courage. His fireside chats allowed him to directly communicate with the American people and make them feel involved in decision-making. Despite his passing in 1945, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s legacy as a caring and dedicated president remains strong and he is remembered as one of the most beloved presidents in American history.

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