The 32nd President of the United States who served from 1933 to 1945. He implemented the New Deal policies to combat the Great Depression and led the nation through most of World War II.
Related terms
New Deal: A series of domestic programs implemented by FDR to provide relief, recovery, and reform during the Great Depression.
Fireside Chats: Informal radio broadcasts made by FDR where he directly addressed and reassured the American people about various issues.
Lend-Lease Act: A policy enacted by FDR that allowed the United States to provide military aid to Allied nations during World War II.