...Franklin Delano Roosevelt “The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself,” was a line made famous, by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on March 4, 1933, at the height of the Great Depression. This was when Franklin Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address before 100,000 people on Washington’s Capitol Plaza. “First of all,” he said, “let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He promised that he would act swiftly to face the “dark realities of the moment” and assured Americans that he would “wage a war against the emergency” just as though, “we were in fact invaded by a foreign foe.” His speech gave many people confidence that they’d elected a man who was not afraid to take bold steps to solve the nation’s problems (History.com Staff. (2009). New-Deal. Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/new-deal). Roosevelt is ranked as one of the greatest presidents in American history. During his presidential administrations (1933-1945), he coped with two of the most important events that occurred during the 20th century. One event was the Great Depression, and the second was World War II. In both cases, President Roosevelt’s decisions, at times unpopular, helped get the United States through what could have been its destruction. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s family came to America from Holland in 1620, and the Roosevelt’s were very wealthy. Franklin’s father was James Roosevelt, and he was a lawyer. James Roosevelt married Sara...
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...Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or better known as FDR, was one of the most phenomenal people to change American history. He was the nation’s 32nd president to serve for more than two terms (March 4, 1933 to April 12, 1945). Throughout his presidential terms, FDR had to deal with tough times that have impacted history, such as, the Great Depression and World War II (WWII), but, however, he also has allowed blacks and women to have more responsibilities. During the Great Depression, FDR was a hard worker to have America finish it, and during WWII, he was encouraging people to not lose hope, and when he allowed blacks and women to be at a closer level as white men, he was tolerated of it. As a result, because of FDR’s steps, America is how it is today....
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...President Franklin Roosevelt was the 32nd president. He served president for twelve years and he served the longest presidency. Franklin Roosevelt is the best Pres. ever. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in 1882 in the state of New York. He went to college at Harvard. He was a member of New York State Legislature, Assistant Security of the Navy, and Governor of New York. People often called him FDR from Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt President Franklin Roosevelt was the 32nd president. He served president for twelve years and he served the longest presidency. Franklin Roosevelt is the best Pres. ever. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in 1882 in the state of New York. He went to college at Harvard. He was a member of New York State Legislature, Assistant Security of the Navy, and Governor of New York. People often called him FDR from Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt was married to his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt and had five children. FDR had a lot of achievements. Some of his achievements were getting us out of the Great Depression, won World War II, hired three million people on projects, and created the social Security System. He had more but those are some of them. Franklin’s wife was Eleanor Roosevelt. She was one of...
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...New Deal promised so much but achieved little of real substance. Franklin D. Roosevelt took over as President during a difficult time, not helped by the failings of the previous incumbent, President Hoover. In his inaugural address he revealed his aims as to what he hoped to achieve with the New Deal. FDR’s aim was to achieve an economic recovery in order to stabilise the nation once again, hopefully returning to the economic prosperity of the 1920’s. However, historians often debate whether he achieved what he set out to do with his reforms, as unemployment was still present throughout his tenure, and social and economic development across all the states remained unequal. Despite the first one hundred days of the New Deal supposedly creating “an organised nation confident of their power to provide for their own”, criticism has been aimed at it claiming, “The New Deal, rather than helping to cure the Depression, actually helped to prolong it.” Despite these claims, others have praised the program saying that the reforms brought “structural stability and social security” to the nation. To evaluate these conflicting opinions, one must analyse the different areas that FDR focussed on which were: unemployment, redistribution of wealth, economic recovery and development of the Nation itself. 405 405 In the opening of FDR’s inaugural address he says that the “primary task is to put people to work”. In 1933 FDR quickly introduced three key agencies, which focussed on eliminating...
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...Franklin Delano Roosevelt…, Born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park New York. Hyde Park is town in Eastern New York along the Hudson River, between New York City and Albany.He was born to Sara and James Roosevelt I. At the time of his birth, his mother, Sara was 27 years old, while his father, James was 54. As for siblings, FDR had an older half brother, James, who was 28 years older than him. James was born to a different mother, but both James and FDR share the same father. Franklin was born to a very wealthy high class family and had a very privileged childhood. He often took trips to Europe and even had private tutors while growing up. Sara was a very loving but overprotective mother. When FDR was 14 years old, he was sent to Groton, an...
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...Franklin D Roosevelt was born as an only child on January 30th, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. His parents are Sara Delano and James Roosevelt. While growing up, Franklin was raised in a wealthy family. With that being said, his family owned a lot of farmland near Hyde Park. Franklin did not go to public school while growing up. His mother, Sara Delano Roosevelt, taught him how to write and read before he turned the age of six years. He was very busy growing up with his tutors who taught him Latin, French, and German, along with history, geography, science, and arithmetic, however all of these studies paid off. He attended Groton High School, which was an all-boys school, and he was well suited academically and athletically. Franklin worked hard...
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...Eleanor Roosevelt was born October 11, 1884 Elliot Roosevelt dies of alcoholism August 13, 1894 Eleanor enrolls at Allenswood Private School in England 1899 Theodore Roosevelt, Eleanor's uncle, becomes the president 1901 Eleanor marries Franklin Delano Roosevelt in New York March 17, 1905 Eleanor gives birth to her first child, Anna Rossevelt 1906 Eleanor gives birth to her second child, James Roosevelt December 23, 1907 Eleanor gives birth to her fourth child, Franklin Jr. He dies of influenza soon after March 18, 1909 Eleanor attends her first Democratic Party Convention 1912 Eleanor volunteers at St. Elizabeth Hospital to visit World War I veterans; She volunteers at the International Congress of Working Women in Washington. 1919 Franklin Roosevelt becomes paralyzed from his waist down from polio 1921 The Democratic National Committee appoints Eleanor director of Bureau of Women's Activities; FDR is elected as governor of New York. 1928 The New York Stock Exchange crashes October 24, 1929 Franklin D. Roosevelt is elected president of the United States 1932 Eleanor becomes the first wife of a president to hold all-female press conferences March 6, 1933 Eleanor arranges for Marian Anderson to sing at the Lincoln Memorial on Easter Sunday 1934 She begins publishing the syndicated column, "My Day" 1935 FDR runs for the election again and wins 1936 Eleanor makes an impromptu speech at the Democratic National Convention which helps FDR to win...
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...Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, to James and Sara Roosevelt. His father was 54 at the time of FDR's birth and already had a grown son, nicknamed "Rosy". Sarah was only 27 when FDR was born. Growing up, FDR had a happy but sheltered childhood. His family was very wealthy and FDR had a very privileged upbringing, with trips to Europe and private tutors. Sara Roosevelt was a loving but domineering and overprotective mother. FDR was a devoted son, but found clever and subtle ways to get around his mother's domination. At 14 he was sent to Groton, an exclusive prep school led by the Rev. Endicott Peabody. FDR did not enjoy his time at Groton, often being teased by the other kids for having a formal...
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...needed someone to calm their anxiety. They turned to their president, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. If anyone was going to get the American people out of a jam, it would be the President. It was the way President Franklin D. Roosevelt lead America to become one of the most prosperous countries that put him on the list of America’s most admired leader. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was born on January 30, 1882 to a wealthy family. FDR was a distant cousin of former President Theodore Roosevelt. Like his cousin, Franklin Roosevelt took interest in politics but as a democrat. He based his educational career to help him enter the world of politics. He attended the Groton School and Harvard University before attending Columbia Law School. In 1905, Franklin married his cousin Eleanor Roosevelt. Eleanor Roosevelt was the niece of Theodore Roosevelt. After that, Franklin Roosevelt climbed the political ladder. “In 1910 Roosevelt was elected to the New York Senate” (www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.). From there he was appointed the assistant secretary of the Navy and then the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1920. “In the summer of 1921, Roosevelt became seriously ill. He was eventually diagnosed as suffering from poliomyelitis (polio). He was almost totally paralyzed and he was never again to recover full use of his legs” (www.spartacus.schoolnet.co). While he was out because of his illness, FDR underwent a spiritual transformation. He was more warmhearted and seemed to...
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...Goal World War II is considered, by many, the most significant event of the 20th century. It was a turning point in history; one that united the world, saved democracy and changed international affairs. The defeat of Hitler and his allies would not have been possible without the leadership and collaboration of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill. Both of them, viewed by their constituents as their only hope, came into power at a time of crisis. America was going through the Great Depression, and Britain was in Hitler's line of sight for invasion. These very different characters came together at the height of Hitler's plan to destroy all democracies. Roosevelt's calculative personality, Churchill’s strategic impulsiveness and their clear focus on the mission, slowly but surely led the allies to victory and the ultimate elimination of Hitler and his army. America’s leader during World War II was a result driven individual, capable of making difficult decisions and taking necessary measures to protect his country even if meant losing the support of his constituents. Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was elected as a 32nd President of the United States in 1932.("FDR Biography," n.d.) He came into office in the aftermath of World War I and the middle of the Great Depression. Using his experience as New York State Senator, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and governor of New York; he diligently began to work with his cabinet on measures that would improve the American economy...
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...FDR’s Dilemmas Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s isolationist ways helped him to overcome certain dilemmas in the United States including the Great Depression, challenges to liberal democracy from international socialism and fascism and responses to the gathering storms going on in Asia and Europe by allowing him to focus on America and develop programs such as The New Deal as well as implement Neutrality Acts. In From Colony to Superpower, George Herring deconstructs isolationism: The term isolationism has often and mistakenly been applied to all of U.S. history. It works best for the 1930s. To be sure, the United States never sought to cut itself off completely as China and Japan had done before the nineteenth century. Americans took a keen interest in events abroad, maintained diplomatic contact with other nations, and sought to sustain a flourishing trade. But their passionate 1930s quest to insulate the nation from foreign entanglements and war fully merits the label isolationist (522). FDR entered office during one of the country’s toughest periods, the Great Depression. Herring writes, “The years from 1931 to 1941 brought major changes in the U.S. foreign policy. Responding to the Great Depression and the threat of a new world war, Americans in the mid-1930’s embraced isolationist attitudes and endorsed neutrality policies…” (1055). What made Roosevelt one of the most popular presidents of the United States was his naturally strong and deep connection to the people...
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...Ronald Reagan and Franklin D. Roosevelt, more commonly known as FDR, are two of the best known and respected presidents to date. Both Ronald Reagan and Franklin D. Roosevelt were involved in politics before entering office. FDR served in the State Senate for New York before becoming governor. Likewise, Reagan was the 33rd governor of California. This political background definitely served as a foundation for their presidency. These two presidents both served more than one term. In fact, Franklin D. Roosevelt is the only president to have been elected into office four consecutive times. Unfortunately, FDR was elected in the 1930s and Reagan was elected after the WWII so both entered office during economic turmoil. Their main difference happened...
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...name 1 name English 8 May 2012 FDR The stock market crashed on October 29, 1929, also known as Black Tuesday. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated into office as President on March 4, 1933, only a few years after the stock market crashed, and the middle of the Great Depression. He came into office with more problems than any other president has faced. President Hoover did not do anything to help the country during those first years of the Great Depression, if anything he worsened everything. The first hundred days in office were the most vigorous days of his presidential career. FDR affected not only the country and the people who lived during that time; he gave authors of that time something to write about. Many literature pieces were based on the Great Depression; however, FDR was trying to change the direction of the country so everything he did was also put into perspective when authors were creating literature pieces. In The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck writes about a family, the Joad family, who experiences all the struggles of the Great Depression. They make their journey to California to fulfill their hope of getting a fruit-picking job there. Steinbeck writes this book as if it were a true story, which in many ways it was considering how many families experienced this hardship during the Great Depression. Ma Joad is the mother of the family who goes on this journey to reach California. Ma is the only thing that holds their family together...
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...Rehashing of FDR’s New Deal Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most memorable presidents in our history. His “New Deal” was a promise to American people - which the depression they were going through would come to an end. Much like Roosevelt, Barack Obama promised a new, new deal to his nation and proclaimed there would be “change.” This was the prescription that was much needed during the apparent economic downturn and it was modeled after the actions taken by Franklin D. Roosevelt during the great depression. One of the primary problems Franklin Roosevelt had to face was a high unemployment rate. Citizens were loosing their jobs because businesses were losing money. Roosevelt realized that the jobs were key, so he made a plan to try and create jobs for the citizens that needed them. One of the plans being put into action was the Works Progress Administration. This gave people government jobs for rebuilding America. Roosevelt also created the Rural Electrification Administration, which gave power to the majority of American farms that still had no electricity, as well as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Soil Conservation Service helped to revive America’s forests and farmland and put more people to work on temporary projects. The current presidency was focused on repairing jobs as well, among other issues, such as health care and other social issues. There is also the withdrawal of funds from federal banks, a problem faced by both Roosevelt and Obama. A depression...
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...Never an American would think that an event could change a country; in fact, the United States went through this after Pearl Harbor Attack. People felt the impact that Pearl Harbor had, but for President Roosevelt it was another disaster for the United States. It was a tough situation for President Roosevelt, after going through the Great Depression, to make the decision to enter World War II or not. Although all of the incidents that President Roosevelt went through he once said, “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” (Roosevelt) However, Pearl Harbor Attack changed how the United States one day was, but there was a person that managed the impact and guided the United States through the Great Depression and...
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