Franklin D. Roosevelt — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Franklin D. Roosevelt

1933 – 1945

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, often known by his initials FDR. He was the 32nd President of the United States, serving an unprecedented four terms from 1933 until his death in 1945.

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12
Years of Life
7
Chapters
Historic
Legacy

Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, often known by his initials FDR. He was the 32nd President of the United States, serving an unprecedented four terms from 1933 until his death in 1945.

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: - Germany and Italy declared war on U.S. - America fully entered World War II - Roosevelt focused on war leadership - New Deal effectively ended

03

The Work

Defining Moments

**Employment Programs:** - Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): 3 million young men employed - Works Progress Administration (WPA): 8.5 million jobs in public works - Public Works Administration (PWA): Major infrastructure projects - Federal Writers' Project, Federal Art Project: Supported...

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Beyond their public achievements, Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal life reveals a complex and multifaceted individual whose private experiences have shaped their public persona.

05

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Roosevelt's relationships with contemporaries provide insight into the social and intellectual networks that shaped their era. These connections influenced their work and legacy.

LeHand. ## Education ### Groton School (1896-1900) At age 14, Roosevelt entered Groton School, an elite Episcopal boarding school in Massachusetts: - Founded by Endicott Peabody - Emphasized public service and Christian values -

— Early Life of Franklin D. Roosevelt

speech accepting nomination - Broke tradition by flying to Chicago convention - Won nomination on fourth ballot ### The Campaign Campaign against President Herbert Hoover: -

— Career of Franklin D. Roosevelt

new deal for the American people

— Vague on specifics but optimistic

Switch in time that saved nine

— Court began upholding New Deal

We should not change horses in midstream

— Won election against Wendell Willkie

Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1933 Full Name and Titles Historical Event Legacy
1882 Vital Statistics Historical Event Legacy
1933 Occupations and Roles Historical Event Legacy
1905 Marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt Historical Event Legacy
1910 Entry into Politics Historical Event Legacy
1920 Vice Presidential Campaign Historical Event Legacy
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