Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a well-renowned president, actually one of the most famous, along with Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. He is most known for his involvement in World War II and his New Deal Programs. During the Great Depression, “Roosevelt immediately acted to restore public confidence, proclaiming a bank holiday and speaking directly to the public in a series of radio broadcasts or “fireside chats.” (history.com 1). Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, on a large estate near the village of Hyde Park, New York. (2) He was an only child, raised by his esteemed tutors and his parents James and Sara Delano Roosevelt. Growing up, he went to law school at Columbia University and became an assistant secretary for Woodrow Wilson. …show more content…
He wanted a better and more accepting place for his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. “Roosevelt called a. session of Congress to revise the country’s.neutrality acts and allow Britain and France to purchase American arms on a “cash-and-carry” basis. Germany captured France by the end of June 1940, and Roosevelt persuaded Congress to provide more support for Britain.left to combat the Nazi menace on its own.(4) In this excerpt from a history.com article, Roosevelt’s important decisions contain neutrality acts and Britain's support. “Congress passed a series of laws during the 1930s that aimed to keep the country out of the war. These Neutrality Acts set several limits on U.S. activities. The Neutrality Act of 1935 prevented Americans from selling weapons to any nation at war.” (discoveryeducation.com 8) Roosevelt also started his legacy with his war decisions and effect on the U.S. To summarize and conclude this essay, Franklin D. Roosevelt was a paramount and imperative leader in the United States’ history.