Let's learn about the United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt

As the inauguration approaches, let’s delve into the lives and achievements of the 46 other individuals who have held the esteemed position of President of the United States.  

 

Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States of America

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

Birth Date: January 30, 1882

Death Date: April 12, 1945

           Top 3 Accomplishments as President

New Deal Programs (1933–1939):

       FDR’s most transformative accomplishment was the introduction of the New Deal, a series of programs, public works projects, and financial reforms designed to combat the Great Depression. These included Social Security and unemployment insurance and establishing agencies like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

Leadership During World War II (1939–1945):

       FDR was instrumental in leading the United States through most of World War II, serving as the nation’s Commander-in-Chief. He built strong alliances with Allied powers, managed wartime production, and supported the development of the United Nations.

Banking and Financial Reforms:

       The Emergency Banking Act and the establishment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) restored public confidence in the U.S. banking system. He also ended the Gold Standard to stabilize the economy.

            Top 3 Civilian Accomplishments

Service as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (1913–1920):

       Before his presidency, FDR was Assistant Secretary of the Navy, where he modernized the fleet and played a key role in preparing the U.S. Navy for World War I.

Polio Advocacy and the Establishment of Warm Springs Foundation (1927):

        After contracting polio in 1921, FDR became a champion for those with disabilities. He founded the Warm Springs Foundation in Georgia, later becoming a premier rehabilitation center.

Educational Achievements and Public Service:

       A Harvard graduate and a Columbia Law School attendee (though he didn’t finish), FDR’s early career reflected his commitment to public service. He served as a New York State Senator and Governor of New York (1929–1933), where he gained experience in managing economic crises.