Franklin D Roosevelt Qualities

It has been said that the United States of America was blessed to have such a great leader as President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His leadership has been looked back upon for years mostly with high remarks and sometimes with controversy. I will outline his beginnings in law and government, and tell about his highlights during his political career that give him such a high standing in the people’s opinion. Finally I will tell about his strong leadership qualities. President Franklin D. Roosevelt was quite a remarkable man.

Roosevelt attended Columbia University Law School and then began working at a law firm in 1907. In 1910 he was elected to the New York State Senate serving the 26th district, a seat which he later lost in 1914. He became

The nation is ready for new leadership and promised prosperity. Roosevelt continues his popular “fireside chats.” His political views leaned toward socialism, which many of his opponents point to as a flaw for his presidency. One of his famous quotes “The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.” (history.com) President Roosevelt was always working for the betterment of the people, many of his policies favored boosting lower income economy and helping those in need. He was willing to take a chance and try something different “it is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”

Roosevelt is quick to respond with aid and appeals for peace to Mussolini. Italy invades France anyway Roosevelt responds “the hand that held the dagger has struck into the back of its neighbor.”(fdrlibrary) . Roosevelt is in consistent negotiation to aid the war efforts of the Allied nations. Roosevelt’s strong leadership is put to the test. In 1941 he places General MacArthur as commander in chief of U.S. forces in the Far East. The Japanese military occupies French Indochina. November 17, 1941 wanting to assure the U.S. remained neutral; Roosevelt signs the Neutrality Act to allow American merchant ships to be armed. November 20, 1941 Japan sent ambassador Nomura to Washington to meet with Secretary Hull because of the rumored threat of a Japanese attack on the U.S. The result of these talks was Japan said they would not attack. December 7, 1941 the U.S. is pulled into the war when Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, even when they had said they would not attack the U.S. General Grew was correct with his suspicion that the Japanese would attack. December 8th, 1941 President Roosevelt asks congress to declare war on Japan. With this declaration Germany and Italy declare war on the United States. The U.S. now joins the Allied Forces against the Axis Powers in