Franklin D. Roosevelt
Michael Shacher , Lisa Gunatileka
Young Roosevelt
Born January 30, 1882
Graduated Harvard in 1904
March 17, 1905 married Eleanor Roosevelt
New York Senator, sworn in 1911
resigned from senate March 17, 1917
In charge of demobilization after World War I, though
opposed to dismantling the Navy
Vice President candidate for Senator Cox in 1920
Commander in Chief
Responded quickly and firmly to the Japanese attack.
Prepared the economy for the war effort.
"Arsenal of Democracy"
Met with allied commanders.
Made bold and logical decisions(ex: Doolittle Raid ).
Did not drop atomic bomb.
Stood against tyranny.
Won World War II.
Chief Legislator
Passed New Deal legislation to guide America out of the
Depression
100 Days of Action
Emergency Banking Act
Passed in 1 day
Balanced budget
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Chief Executive
Took America out of isolation
Believed in balance of power as well as organized
common peace
balanced common sense with dreams to make
them more attainable
Prepared America to be a new world power after
World War II
Chief of Party
Set the foundation of the modern Democratic party
Impressed his party with how he dealt with the difficult
times
Strengthened the Democratic party
brought party together
Chief Diplomat
Involved the U.S. with other countries, creating a peaceful
entrance for America
Four Freedoms
Atlantic Charter
Bretten Woods Arrangement
United Nations
Guardian of the Economy
Created the Presidential Role in the economy
aided the country through the depression
"The measure of the restoration lies in the extent to which
we apply social values more noble than mere monetary
profit."
Did not allow protesting from him doing what was right
for the country
Fair Labor Standards Act 1938
Other such acts to protect the economy and
Americans were proposed and passed.
Head of State
Gave hope to the American People
Broadcasted "fireside chats"
Known as the friend of the people
Took photos with foreign leaders especially allied
commanders
Sources
www.americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/2b6.html
www.associatedcontent.
com/article/5973262/the_presidents_of_the_united_states.
html
www.history.com/topics/franklin-d-roosevelt
www.millercenter.org/president/fdroosevelt
www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/26_t_roosevelt/index.html
www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USArooseveltF.htm
www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1578.html