Chapter 4 - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Describes as supremely skill politicians and a good leader, Franklin Roosevelt’s most proficient skill was his ability of persuasion. He grew up wealthy in old Hudson valley aristocracy and attended Harvard University. Roosevelt served in the New York legislation and was a candidate for vice president in 1920. In 1930, FDR campaigned as a “progressive,” offering themes of reform, in contrast to republican litany of prosperity. He considered himself a new kind of democrat. FDR ran for president in 1932 and won with 54% popular vote. In his first 100 days FDR focused on banking, mortgages, creating unemployment, and regulating securities in the late 30’s, FDR’s presidency was all about the war going on in Europe.