Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. Coming from a wealthy and influential family, he attended Harvard University and later studied law at Columbia. Inspired by his distant cousin, President Theodore Roosevelt, he entered politics, winning a seat in the New York State Senate in 1910. He later served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson, contributing to naval expansion during World War I.
In 1921, Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio, leaving him partially paralyzed. Despite this challenge, he remained active in politics and worked tirelessly to return to public service. Elected Governor of New York in 1928, he implemented progressive reforms that gained national recognition. His leadership during the early years of the Great Depression positioned him as a strong presidential candidate.
Elected as the 32nd president in 1932, Roosevelt took office during a time of economic collapse. He launched the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at recovery, job creation, and financial reform. His “Fireside Chats” reassured the public, and initiatives like Social Security, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Works Progress Administration reshaped the role of the federal government.
Re-elected three times, Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to serve four terms. As World War II erupted, he supported the Allies and, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, led the U.S. into war. He worked closely with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin to plan military strategy and post-war reconstruction.
Despite declining health, Roosevelt played a key role in establishing the United Nations. On April 12, 1945, he died in Warm Springs, Georgia, before the war’s end. His leadership through the Great Depression and World War II solidified his legacy as one of the most influential presidents in American history.
- Presidential Portrait Collection Prints 1.5″
- Gallery Wrap With Hanger
- Dimensions: 16” x 20”
- Print of original oil paintings by Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill
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