Franklin Delano Roosevelt Reshaped American Presidency

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated in March 4, 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, as the 32nd president of the United States. FDR pulled the United States away from the brink of economic, social, and political disaster and also created a foundation for future stability and prosperity. FDR also reshaped the American presidency by building a bond between himself and the public. He shaped the image of the President as the caretaker of the American people and under his leadership, the President's duties grew to encompass the chief executive as implementer of policy as well as chief legislator as drafter of policy. FDR required a White House staff and set of advisers. The President needed a full-time staff who is devoted to domestic