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The 32nd President of the United States, sometimes referred to as FDR, presided over the country from 1933 until his death in 1945. Having led the country through both the Great Depression and World War II, he is recognized as one of the most important and revolutionary presidents in American history.

In Hyde Park, New York, on January 30, 1882, Franklin Roosevelt was born. He comes from a wealthy family and went to elite institutions like Harvard University and Columbia Law School. But even as a young child, he was driven to politics and public duty.

Roosevelt started his political career with the Democratic Party, holding a number of roles in the New York state government and working for President Woodrow Wilson as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Tragically, he caught polio in 1921, which left him largely immobile from the waist down. Roosevelt did not allow his infirmity to thwart his political aspirations despite this setback.

Roosevelt won the presidency of the United States in 1932, during the height of the Great Depression. The New Deal, a package of audacious and avant-garde measures, defined his administration. These initiatives attempted to alleviate the economic crisis and promote recovery and reform. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and the Social Security Act, which established social welfare programs and financial safety nets, were among the measures put in place by Roosevelt.

Following the assault on Pearl Harbor in 1941, the United States joined World War II. In order to mobilize the economy and aid the Allies, Roosevelt oversaw the country's war effort. In order to create the Grand Alliance against the Axis forces, he collaborated closely with Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Roosevelt's diplomatic prowess and ability to lead were key factors in the final Allied triumph.

On April 12, 1945, Franklin Roosevelt tragically died of a brain hemorrhage, ending his life and his administration. Just a few weeks later, Germany surrendered, and the Second World War came to an end. Harry S. Truman, Roosevelt's vice president, took over as president and continued the war effort.

The legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt is substantial and lasting. He changed the function of the federal government in the United States, increased executive authority, and put into effect laws that served as the model for the current welfare state. His crisis management abilities and dedication to social and economic transformation have left a lasting impression on American culture. Roosevelt is recognized as a champion of democracy and a protector of the ordinary people and is often included among the best American presidents.

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