Franklin D. Roosevelt
Young Life
Franklin D. Roosevelt was born January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. Roosevelt was educated at home until he attended a high school Prep School in Massachusetts. After he graduated, he attended Harvard University where he met Eleanor Roosevelt, with whom he fell in love. He went on to Columbia University, and practiced law for a few years before entering politics.
Early Political Career
To begin politics, he ran for State Senate with the Democratic Party. He was elected in 1910, and won a second term in 1912. Politics really began when he ran as James Cox's vice president. Roosevelt returned to private life and several years later, developed the paralyzing disease of polio. While his family encouraged him to retire from politics, Roosevelt was determined to continue. He continued on to become the Governor of New York and later, in 1932, the president of the United States.
President Of the United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for president during one of the worst economic times in American history. FDR believed that the government should play a significant role in fixing the economy. Over his presidency, he created his New Deal. He led the nation through two of the greatest crises in its history, the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II. He left a lasting legacy with his programs and government influence of the New Deal. Roosevelt died of a stroke on On March 29, 1945 at the age of 63.
Famous Quotes
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"- |
"Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money, it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort."- |