Franklin D. Roosevelt

Definition

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945. He is best known for his New Deal program that aimed to bring economic relief during the Great Depression and for leading the country during most of World War II.

Related terms

Eleanor Roosevelt: She was FDR's wife and First Lady of the United States who became an influential figure in her own right, advocating for civil rights, women's rights, and social issues.

New Deal: A series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression.

World War II: A global conflict that took place between 1939-1945; FDR led America through most of this war until his death in April 1945.