1. By Mr. Pereira

2. Known as “FDR”… Born on January 30, 1882 and was elected in 1932 as the 34 th President of the United States of America over Herbert Hoover. Also known as “FDR”, representing the initials of his name.

3. Before He was President… He was a lawyer in New York City. He became a State Senator in the State of New York. Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson. Governor of New York (1929-1932).

4. Did you know that… President Roosevelt is the only President elected 4 times into office. The only President to be in a wheelchair while being in office. Created many programs we use today such as The Social Security Act and other programs. Acquired 8 Justices between 1933 and 1945. More than any other President in American History.

5. Created Programs… (Part One) Created the Emergency Bank Act (cleaning up problems with the Banks not having money). Created the Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC. (helped create temporary jobs for Americans).

6. Created Programs… (Part Two) Created the Tennessee Valley Authority. (built dams and power stations, controlled floods, modernized agriculture, and home condition in Tennessee Valley). Created the Social Security Act in 1935. (Relief for elderly, poor, and sick).

7. Fireside Chats Before television, internet, and other sources of media; the radio was the biggest source of media. President Roosevelt started fire side chats. These chats were heard by Americans on radio during the 1930’s and 1940’s as a direct link between the citizens of the United States and the President of the United States.

8. World War II… As President, he took a neutral view on the war overseas. America did send supplies to the Allied Power (Britain and Soviet Union). After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, FDR declared war on Japan and America entered World War II. The Allied Powers would win the war.

9. His memory live on… Roosevelt would die in 1945 and Harry Truman (Vice President) would take his place as President. Roosevelt left the country of the United States in a better place than when he entered office in 1933.

10. Summary of FDR Known as “FDR”. Created many programs such as the Civilians Conservation Corps, Emergency Bank Act, Tennessee Valley Authority, Social Security Act, and many more. Only President to be elected 4 times into office. Held Fireside Chats on the radio. Helped the Allied Powers win World War II

11. Questions?