The Legacy Of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Since the founding of the United States of America, many presidents have worked tirelessly in their posts to change our country for the better. Some have seen abounding success, while others have met a slow decline from glory.  Of all of these generally noble and brave men, one especially has stood out; Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a remarkable idealist of a man and an amazing vehicle for change in America. While in office, this dignified man demonstrated many positive qualities, such as unrelenting optimism, heartfelt concern for both the populace and the land of America, and fierce determination to accomplish his goals.

“A whole generation of Americans had grown up knowing no other president. He was a presence in their living rooms, he had called them my friends, and he had been at the helm of the two worst crisis of the century.” (“FDR”) The people loved his optimism and his sympathy with the less fortunate. (Perkins, 7) He was the people’s champion and they elected him to office four consecutive times. (Schlesinger, Time) President Roosevelt rescued America during the hardship that was the great depression. His decision to enter World War II played a substantial role in defeating fascism. Roosevelt believed in a multilateral effort in ending conflicts around the world. Franklin D. Roosevelt left an indelible mark of progress on American history.

After his term ended as Secretary of the Navy, Franklin’s life changed forever when he contracted polio in the summer of 1921. Despite his disease, Franklin was determined to stay in politics and he decided to run for Governor of New York in the 1930s. He won with over sixty percent of the vote. During his time as governor, the first foreshocks of the Great Depression hit. Franklin took action and set aside twenty million dollars to help New Yorkers stay out of poverty. After being governor, Franklin decided to set his sites for an even bigger target, the presidency. In January 1933, Franklin won by a landslide and was inaugurated as president. Throughout his presidency, Franklin Delano Roosevelt demonstrated that he was a strong, intelligent, and courageous leader.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a well-educated, controversial leader that made a lasting impression on the United States of America. He was extremely effective in office due to several strong attributes he possessed. Roosevelt was the only president to serve more than two consecutive terms in office, and he even captured a fourth term before he died. The continuous reelections would prove that Franklin Roosevelt was a man of the people for the people. Franklin Roosevelt’s leadership skills guided the United States through two major events in the country’s history. He guided the country through the Great Depression in the 1930s and the majority of World War II. Franklin Roosevelt would have a major impact on the United States economy and people. Roosevelt would create plans and programs to get the country and its people back on track during hard times. The United States would become a global super power after World War II. The leadership skills that Roosevelt utilized allowed him to become one to the greatest presidents in history. Even through Roosevelt was one of the greatest Presidents, he still had his critics that questioned the outcomes of his plans when looking at the future of the United States.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a powerful leader of the America. This leader took America through a tough time. This man took the most destructive time of American history. This leader helped citizens of America feel safe and protected living in America. FDR was the thirty-first president of the United States of America. This president was the president longer than anyone else. He was the first person elected for a third term, and he also was elected for the fourth term but he passed away in the beginning of his fourth term. During his twelve years of presidency, he led America through two national crisis. These two national crisis have impacted the world greatly and thanks to FDR we were safe and protected from them happening once again.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was a man who besides his intelligence, charm and strong confidence, he was able to sustain the nation through the most overbearing crisis know as the Great Depression as well as World War II. While managing to stay optimistic, Franklin Roosevelt helped people regain faith in themselves. Despite all the chaos going on at the time, “he was met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory (pg. 90).” He was praised for pushing the government to help those who were underprivileged. This was a new beginning in time for Americans known as the New Deal. He told the country to live by; “The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself (pg 90).” Franklin Roosevelt made a very

It can be argued that Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who served as President from March 1933 to April 1945, made a considerable impact on the United States. Historical evidence suggests that FDR can be considered to have accomplished more during his twelve years of presidency to impact American civilization and politics than any previous American President, excluding Lincoln. Although FDR’s impact was partially due to the results of the American state of affairs; the Great Depression and the emerge of Germany and Japan’s war path, his solutions to the problems he confronted made him an impactful President. Americans elected FDR President in 1932 largely seeing as it was thought he had the ability to rectify the Depression more successfully than

would be Theodore Roosevelt was a president, father, hunter, author, and war hero. He played all these roles utilizing his hard work, integrity, and optimism that drove him to transform America. Theodore, nicknamed Teddy, made one of the greatest impacts on the United States by taking actions to reform the way people lived and ensure a successful future for the country. Teddy solved problems, and today’s problems, like global warming, is something that Teddy could solve based on his life experience and familiarity with similar situations.

First, he came to office in the fourth year of the economic crisis, Second, came into office when there were doubts about the viability of the republican government, third he created the Welfare state. Fourth, he showed fine examples of wartime leadership and finally, created the modern presidency. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, only one of two reconstructive modern presidents, took advantage of his predecessor's failures and succeeded in the three factors, partly because he created them and according to Richard Neustadt, he accumulated power because he wanted it. Roosevelt came into power during the third of the Great Depression; he embraced the progressive reformers commitment to regulate business for the public interest, largely due to the ineffectiveness of the Republican Party and President Herbert Hoover and being president during the attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II. Not only was he seen as a president who reversed the economic, but he also became the image of the democracy with the rise of authoritarian

Throughout the centuries, the United States has had many influential presidents. Each greatly affected the nation during their time in office, and, often, this affect continued for years to come. However, despite the numerous Presidents that have served America, few have been as dynamic and single-minded as Theodore Roosevelt. Throughout his two terms in office, he began to change both how the world views the United States and how America views itself. His actions during his administration caused ripple effects the greatly impact us today. Among his major accomplishments, he imposed regulations upon powerful corporate monopolies, established federal protection of land, encouraged the growth and efficiency of the Navy, and brokered peace

There were many great presidents who left a giant legacy to one up-ed by the next president. Many of the men whom ran our country did their job in following and faithfully executing the constitution while other were thought to have been a waste of time in office. For me, the best president who ever ran this country was Theodore Roosevelt, The Progressive. Teddy was a man who was loved by his people, he was a man of action who cared for America a whole nation rather than just focusing on a single group. he passed many laws that kept many lives from being taken by horrible diseases. For example, Teddy passed a law that Americans would cherish for all of eternity, The Pure Food And Drug Act. This law made it illegal to sell food or drugs that were not labeled with the ingredients.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as president of the United States of America from 1933 until 1945 and is most famously known for his handling of one of the most difficult periods in American history, a time plagued by economic depression and war. FDR, as he came to be known, started a “New Deal” which focused on relief, recovery, and reform. He gave hope to the American people, ensuring to them that, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” FDR changed the policy of isolationism, and turned the United States into a world power. He was a bold personality, and a strong leader, someone who led through his actions, rather than his words. Roosevelt suffered from polio, but never let the disease change him. His determination to help the American people ultimately allowed him to become known as one of America’s greatest presidents. FDR gave many famous and opinionated speeches in order to encourage American involvement in domestic and foreign conflicts, and used these speeches as a form of propaganda. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union Address, which came to be known as his “Four Freedoms” speech, spoke to a worried America on the verge of America’s entrance into the Second World War. His speech characterized American identity, created a sense of nationalism, and spelled out four essential freedoms that people worldwide should possess.

Just along the Hudson River in Hyde Park, New York (Johnson 13), there lived a wealthy couple (Osinski 11). The couple was James Roosevelt (Johnson 13) and Sara Delano Roosevelt (Johnson 14). Despite being distant cousins (Osinski 11), Sara gave birth to Franklin Delano Roosevelt on January 30, 1882 (Osinski 11). Franklin grew up at Hyde Park as an only child (Gies 1), and he began learning from tutors hired by Sara at the age of six (Gies 2). Along with being taught English, Franklin learned Latin, French, and German (Freedman 9). When Franklin was not being tutored and had free time, he often spent it outside in the nature (Osinski 13). During most summers, Franklin vacationed to Campobello Island and sailed boats (Johnson 39). As Franklin continued to sail, he learned its concepts, and by the age of 17, Franklin became an experienced sailor (Johnson 26).

Historians and scholars have often debated the success and failures of Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency since 1945. A number of scholars argue that he created jobs, boosted the economy, and helped America get back onto the road of becoming a great nation. On the other hand, it can be argued that his plans and ideas to create jobs only lasted for the short term and his acts created long-term problems. This paper will discuss Roosevelt’s life, his reforms, and both the positive or negative outcome those actions had on America. However, it must be stated, for the struggles America was going through, and the perseverance they held to triumph over their trials, was in part due to Roosevelt’s boundless leadership as president. Franklin Delano

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was a man of unusual charm and great optimism, which he was able to communicate to others. He had a broad smile and was a charismatic optimist whose confidence helped sustain the nation through its darkest moments during crisis like the Great Depression and World War II. He became one of the most beloved of U.S. presidents for four terms in office. But beneath his outward friendliness was an inner reserve and an iron will. His admirers emphasized the way in which he met the nation's problems. They praised him for insisting that the federal government must help the underprivileged and that the United States must share in the responsibility for preserving world