1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

2. Childhood and Education
Born to a wealthy family in Hyde Park, New York – Even though he had a private tutor until he was 14 and later attended a private school, he was taught to help the needy.
Attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School and became a lawyer.

3. Life After School
Became a Senator for New York and later governor of New York.
Caught polio when he was 39 –it paralyzed his legs and he had to use crutches or a wheel chair to get around.
Elected president in 1932 – served 4 terms as president
He married Eleanor Roosevelt.

4. Political Impact President during the Great Depression
In his first “hundred days” as president he proposed “New Deal” programs to help Americans survive the Great Depression (TVA, CCC, WPA, Social Security).
Was the first president to address the American people over the radio with his “fireside chats”
Led the U.S. into World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

5. Travels Franklin Roosevelt was born in New York
Went to school in Massachusetts
Moved to Washington, D.C. when he became President
Traveled to Warm Springs, GA to treat polio
Traveled the world as President

6. Character Traits and Timeline
Franklin Roosevelt showed leadership, cooperation and courage.
Franklin Roosevelt’s belief in justice and tolerance impacted his actions
Born Married Senate NY Polio Governor NY President Re-elected Re-elected WWII Re-elected Died

7. 1882 Born
1905 Married
1910 Senate NY
1921 Polio
1928 Governor NY
1932 President
1936 Re-elected
1940 Re-elected
1941 WWII
1944 Re-elected
1945 Died