President Franklin D Roosevelt

Definition

President Franklin D Roosevelt refers to the 32nd president of the United States who served from 1933 to 1945. He is known for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, as well as his implementation of the New Deal policies.

Related terms

Fireside Chats: These were radio broadcasts delivered by President Roosevelt where he explained his policies and connected with the American people.

Social Security Act: This act introduced a system of social insurance that provided financial assistance to retired workers and those with disabilities.

Court-packing plan: This was a proposal by President Roosevelt to increase the number of Supreme Court justices in order to gain support for his New Deal policies.