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Franklin Delano Roosevelt. By Mr. Pereira. Known as “FDR”…. Born on January 30 , 1882 and was elected in 1932 as the 34 th President of the United States of America over Herbert Hoover. Also known as “FDR ”, r epresenting the initials of his name. Before He was President….
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt By Mr. Pereira
Known as “FDR”… • Born on January 30, 1882 and was elected in 1932 as the 34th President of the United States of America over Herbert Hoover. • Also known as “FDR”, representing the initials of his name.
Before He was President… • He was a lawyer in New York City. • He became a State Senator in the State of New York. • Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson. • Governor of New York (1929-1932).
Did you know that… • President Roosevelt is the only President elected 4 times into office. • The only President to be in a wheelchair while being in office. • Created many programs we use today such as The Social Security Act and other programs. • Acquired 8 Justices between 1933 and 1945. More than any other President in American History.
Created Programs… (Part One) • Created the Emergency Bank Act (cleaning up problems with the Banks not having money). • Created the Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC. (helped create temporary jobs for Americans).
Created Programs… (Part Two) • Created the Tennessee Valley Authority. (built dams and power stations, controlled floods, modernized agriculture, and home condition in Tennessee Valley). • Created the Social Security Act in 1935. (Relief for elderly, poor, and sick).
Fireside Chats • Before television, internet, and other sources of media; the radio was the biggest source of media. • President Roosevelt started fire side chats. These chats were heard by Americans on radio during the 1930’s and 1940’s as a direct link between the citizens of the United States and the President of the United States.
World War II… • As President, he took a neutral view on the war overseas. America did send supplies to the Allied Power (Britain and Soviet Union). • After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, FDR declared war on Japan and America entered World War II. • The Allied Powers would win the war.
His memory live on… • Roosevelt would die in 1945 and Harry Truman (Vice President) would take his place as President. • Roosevelt left the country of the United States in a better place than when he entered office in 1933.
Summary of FDR • Known as “FDR”. • Created many programs such as the Civilians Conservation Corps, Emergency Bank Act, Tennessee Valley Authority, Social Security Act, and many more. • Only President to be elected 4 times into office. • Held Fireside Chats on the radio. • Helped the Allied Powers win World War II