Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, also known as “FDR,” was the only American president to be elected into the Oval Office four times. Roosevelt served longer than any other president did in American history. He also served at a critical point in the history of the nation: during the Great Depression and WWII. Franklin D. Roosevelt was a very intelligent individual. His parents and private tutors provided him with most of his formative education. …showed first 75 words of 417 total…

…showed last 75 words of 417 total…war and domestic politics weighed heavily on him. He came to his death the eve of complete military victory in Europe and within months of victory over Japan in the Pacific. Despite Roosevelt’s disability he still put others first and helped our country during a very difficult time. In his inaugural speech he said “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” I believe that he truly meant that during his lifetime.