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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Meet FDR, the president who served the longest and helped America through tough times!

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Franklin D. Roosevelt School

Franklin D. Roosevelt School

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Public Domain: Franklin D. Roosevelt on the U.S.S. Houston in Charleston, South Carolina, 03/03/1939 (NARA)
Public Domain: Franklin D. Roosevelt Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 1925 (NARA)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Laguna Beach
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt School
Public Domain: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Churchill in Casablanca, 01/22/1943 (NARA)
The Life of Franklin D Roosevelt
Women surrounded by posters in English and Yiddish supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert H. Lehman, and the American Labor Party teach other women how to vote, 1935
Public Domain: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Churchill in Casablanca, 01/22/1943 (NARA)
Franklin D. Roosevelt Commemorative Stamp Cover
Hôtel Le Marois, 9-11 avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt, Paris 8e

Key Facts

Born
January 30, 1882.
Birthplace
Hyde Park, New York.
Known For
Being the longest-serving U.S. president and leading America through the Great Depression and World War II.
Fun Fact
He was president for over 12 years, which is longer than most kids are in elementary and middle school combined!

Your New Best Friend, FDR!

Imagine a president who was like a superhero for America! That was Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR for short.

He was the 32nd president, and he was in charge for a super long time, longer than any other president ever! He helped people when they didn't have jobs and then helped America win a big, important war. He was born a long, long time ago, in 1882, and he was a very important person in American history.

FDR's Amazing Adventures!

FDR had a big challenge. When he became president, many people didn't have jobs or money, and it was called the Great Depression. FDR had a plan called the New Deal to help everyone.

He created new programs to give people jobs, like building roads and parks. It was like giving the whole country a giant makeover! He also helped farmers and made sure banks were safe so people wouldn't lose their money.

When the World Needed a Hero!

Then, a really big war started called World War II. FDR had to lead America through this scary time. He worked with other leaders from different countries to fight against the bad guys.

He helped make sure America had all the supplies it needed for the soldiers. It was a very serious job, and he worked hard to keep everyone safe and win the war. He even helped start a new group called the United Nations to try and stop wars from happening in the future.

FDR's Superpowers!

Even though FDR had a problem with his legs and couldn't walk easily, he never gave up! He used a wheelchair and special braces to keep working. He was super determined! He was so good at being president that people voted for him four times! That's a lot of elections! He showed everyone that even when things are tough, you can still do amazing things and help a lot of people.

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