Transcript Franklin Delano Roosevelt 32 nd President of the United

“The only thing we
have to fear is
fear itself.”
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
32nd President of the United States
Essential Question
Why is Franklin D. Roosevelt an important
historical figure?
The Early Years
• Born in Hyde Park, New
York in 1882
• FDR was an only child
and was born into a
wealthy family.
• He became interested in
public service at an
early age.
• In 1900, he goes to
Harvard College.
After that, he went
to law school at
Columbia University
• In 1905, Franklin
married Eleanor
Roosevelt. She too
was interested in
helping others.
Personal Challenges and Triumphs
• In 1910, Roosevelt ran for the Senate in New
York. His campaign paid off as he won the
election.
• In 1913, Woodrow Wilson asked FDR to be
Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
• In 1921, Roosevelt contracted polio. The
disease caused him to be disabled.
• To overcome his
polio and continue
helping others,
Roosevelt exercised
diligently.
• In 1924, Roosevelt
began visiting Warm
Springs, GA to help
his legs to be
stronger.
• In 1928, Roosevelt ran for governor of New
York. He won the election and became
governor in 1929.
• Also in 1929, the Great Depression began.
People lost their homes and jobs; some people
struggled to have food to eat.
• Roosevelt felt it was his duty to help. As
governor, he helped to create jobs for many
people, as well as provide them with food and
shelter.
“I pledge myself to a new deal
for the American people.”
• Roosevelt ran for
President in 1932,
promising help to all
those affected by the
Great Depression.
• Roosevelt outdid his
opponent, winning the
election and becoming
President in 1933.
• Because of the polio
disease, Roosevelt
used the radio to
communicate with
people. These were
called “fireside chats.”
• He encouraged people
to be brave and
hopeful during the
Depression.
New Deal
• As promised,
Roosevelt and the rest
of the government
started programs that
created jobs for many
Americans.
• He and those that
helped him had to
cooperate for the
good of the United
States.
World War II
• Roosevelt was reelected in 1936.
• In 1939, Great Britain and France were at
war with the dictators of Japan, Germany,
and Italy.
• The United States chose to stay out of it.
• Roosevelt was reelected
again in 1940.
• At this time, he felt
that the U.S. should
help Great Britain and
France fight for
democracy.
• When Japan attacked
Pearl Harbor in 1941,
the U.S. entered the
war.
• As the U.S. struggled
through WWII,
Roosevelt was
reelected yet again in
1944 to a fourth term
as President.
• Right before the end
of the war, Roosevelt
died and Harry
Truman became
President.
Roosevelt’s Legacy
• Roosevelt helped
people in many ways in
his 12 years of being
President.
• Many of his ideas are
still in place today. He
continues to positively
influence the citizens
of the United States.
1882
1933
Becomes
President
1945
1905
Marries
Eleanor
Roosevelt
1945
Dies during
his 4th term
as President
1882
Born in
Hyde Park,
NY
1921
Contracts
polio but
continues
political
career