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Franklin D. Roosevelt Our 32 nd President. What is the Purpose of This Power Point?. The purpose of this power point is to teach you about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency during World War II. Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?. He was born January 30, 1882, in Hyde park, New York.
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What is the Purpose of This Power Point? • The purpose of this power point is to teach you about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency during World War II.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt? • He was born January 30, 1882, in Hyde park, New York. • He married in 1905, to Anna Eleanor Roosevelt; the niece of Former president Theodore Roosevelt. • Anna and Franklin had six children, but only five survived infancy. • In August of 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt was diagnosed with Polio.
United States entering WW II • December 7, 1941, America enters World War II. • Roosevelt makes his speech addressing to congress requesting declaration of war…That was the day Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor Speech • FDR delivered his famous Pearl Harbor speech on December 8th, 1941 • Click here to view the text of the speech
Helping the American People • Without Franklin D Roosevelt’s optimistic attitude throughout the war, the American people would not have gotten through these tough times. • Even though he was paralyzed from the waist down, he still made the American People feel confident.
Radio Broadcast • President Roosevelt made a series of national radio broadcasts to the American people called fireside chats. • These fireside chats were used to keep the American people updated on the war and to keep them calm.
Roosevelt’s Military Policies • Not everyone agreed on Roosevelt’s military policies • He was blamed for the Pearl Harbor incident because people believe he left for the battle unprepared. • Most of the time he was successful with his plans to keep alliances together and win battles.