Franklin D. Roosevelt

1882 - 1945 20th Century American

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945, the longest tenure in U.S. history. Stricken with polio in 1921, which paralyzed him from the waist down, FDR transformed through adversity, developing empathy, strategic thinking, and resilience that defined his leadership. He spearheaded the New Deal to combat the Great Depression, implemented transformative social and economic programs, and led the nation through World War II with his reassuring fireside chats via radio, inspiring hope and unity among 'the forgotten man.' His presidency reshaped America and the world.

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