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Franklin D. Roosevelt, born on January 30, 1882, and passing away on April 12, 1945, was a pivotal figure in American history. Elected as the 32nd President on March 4, 1933, at the age of 51, he led the nation through the Great Depression. A member of the Democratic Party, he is notably the only president to have polio. Roosevelt married Eleanor Roosevelt and had six children. He served four terms and is best remembered for his inspiring New Deal speech: "I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for the American people."
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Franklin D. Roosevelt3 full terms J. Brendan
Introduction • Born : January 30th • Died : April 12th • Elected : March 4th, 1933, he was 51 • Political Party : Democrat • Interesting Fact : He was interesting because he is the only president to have polio.
Early Life • Parents names were Sara and James Delano • His father was very wealthy and so was his mother • Because of his wealth he had private tutors
Family Life • He married Eleanor Roosevelt • He had six children • Anna • James • Elliot • Franklin Jr. • John • Last one died as a child
Election • Three Vice Presidents • John N. Garner • Henry A. Wallace • Harry S. Truman • Beat Herbert Hoover
Best Speech • “I pledge you, I pledge myself, to a new deal for American people” • Made speech because he was president during The Great Depression
Interesting Facts • He had polio • He was the governor • He died in his 4th term
Works Cited • World Book Students • http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/the-presidents • Franklin D. Roosevelt by: Megan M. Gunderson