Franklin D. Roosevelt

Full Name: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Profession: 32nd US President

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Political Party: Democratic
Political Titles: Governor of New York

Presidential Term: March 4, 1933 - April 12, 1945
Preceded By: Herbert Hoover
Succeeded By: Harry Truman

Biography: Previously a member of the New York State Senate, the Assistant Secretary for the Navy and the Governor of New York, Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 presidential election.

The early years of his presidency took place in the midst of the Great Depression. To combat this he instituted his wide-ranging New Deal policies, which included a large number of programs to produce relief in the form of government jobs for the unemployed, recovery through spurring economic growth and reform through new Wall Street regulations.

As World War II approached, Roosevelt's initial policy was neutrality, but he supported the Allies with armaments and financial payments. Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, which he declared a "date which will live in infamy", he declared war on Japan, and Germany declared war on the United States in return.

In this position he oversaw the successful American war effort. By the time of his unexpected death in April 1945, Germany was days from final surrender and Japan was also nearing defeat.

Born: January 30, 1882
Birthplace: Hyde Park, New York, USA
Star Sign: Aquarius

Died: April 12, 1945 (aged 63)
Cause of Death: Stroke