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Biography:
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), born on January 30, 1882, was one of the most influential in American history.
Political career:
1.New Deal Era: During his first term, Roosevelt pushed through a series of reforms in response to the economic crisis of the Great Depression. One of the stories is the creation of TVA: Tennessee Valley Authority, a program that improved agriculture and power infrastructure to bring significant improvements to the South.
2.Social Security: Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, establishing a social security system. He once said, "We can't afford to make any American a temporary transitional poor." This policy became the cornerstone of the U.S. social safety net. A little story is that Roosevelt used 22 pens to sign the bill, and for each letter, a different pen was used.
3.Pearl Harbor: After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Roosevelt delivered his famous "Day by Day" speech to Congress, announcing the official participation of the United States in World War II. He later corresponded with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and began the famous Atlantic Charter.
Facing the Challenge: Behind the Physical Challenge: Behind Roosevelt's success in the political arena lies a huge physical challenge. He suffered from polio, but through strong willpower and political wisdom, he managed to hide his health problems. A little story is that in public, Roosevelt often relied on crutches and his accessible car, but he was still able to display a gritty leadership style.
Allied Cooperation: During the war, Roosevelt developed close relationships with other Allied leaders. His short story is that the exchange with Stalin and Churchill at the Yalta Conference shows the complex diplomatic coordination between the three leaders.
Legacy: An Eternal Legacy: Roosevelt's New Deal and leadership in the war profoundly shaped the modern system of the United States. His legacy includes social security, labour law, and international cooperation frameworks, policies that continue to have far-reaching effects in later eras.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of America's most remarkable leaders in American history, both a miracle director and a wartime giant, whose decisions and policies not only changed the United States, but also had a profound impact on the world.