Franklin Delano Roosevelt is considered one of America's greatest Presidents. He would serve as president for 12 years more then any other president. He would see the nation through the great depression with his New Deal. He would also get the Nation in to and almost out of World War II. He would be responsible for the creation of the United Nations. Roosevelt's early years and first three terms as president would be some of the finest political work in the 20th century.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York on January 30, 1882. He was the only child to his parents James and Sara Ann Roosevelt. His parents were both wealthy, most of which came for family heritance. Franklin's father was vice president of the Delaware and Hudson Railway. His mother would be the biggest influence on his early childhood with her strict rules and schedules.
Franklin's parents would give him the best education. They would start by taking him on trips to Europe. Private......
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