In the early 1930s, America was in dire straits, with a crippling economic depression that threatened to destroy the country. It was during this time that Franklin Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, stepped up to lead the country through one of its darkest periods. His leadership and vision would be essential in shaping the future of America. Franklin Roosevelt was a pivotal figure in American history, who led the country through some of its most trying times, including the Great Depression and World War II, and who initiated many major domestic and foreign policy initiatives that left a lasting impact on the country. The Great Depression was the single most challenging time in America's economic history, with tens of millions of people out of …show more content…
Roosevelt's policies helped establish the foundation for modern America, one that is dedicated to social welfare policies and international cooperation. “The Lasting Legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt." The Atlantic. The New Deal policies helped create a more equitable society by ensuring access to education, healthcare, and social security. Roosevelt's policies are an important landmark in the development of modern American society. They form the foundation for all social welfare policies that have been implemented since. “Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal." The National Archives. For better or worse, Roosevelt's policies also helped define America's role in the post-war world, by ensuring that America played a leading role in global affairs. Roosevelt's vision of America as a global leader set the stage for America's continuing role in world affairs, as a defender of democracy and human rights. “The American Century." Foreign Affairs. Throughout the years Roosevelt built up his legacy by showing the United States of America that the country can have a role in bigger