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Presentation on Franklin Roosevelt
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Alex H.
Childhood
born to a wealthy, and privileged family
home schooled till the age of fourteen
Studies
Graduated from Harvard University with a BA in history in 1903.
While studying he became engaged to Eleanor Roosevelt.
Attended Columbia University Law, passing bar examinations in 1907.
Practices
Practiced law with New York law firm for three years.
Illness
Became seriously ill with Poliomyelitis (Polio).
Lost use of his legs.
Confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
Political Life
In 1910 was elected to the New York Senate
Became Governor of New York.
Great Depression
Establishes New Deal program.
Social Security
Heavier taxes on wealthy
World War II
Japanese Surprise attack December 7, 1941.
Life After Presidency
led United States through World War II, and Great Depression.
untimely death.
Quotes• If you treat people right they will treat
you right…ninety percent of the time.
• Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.
• It is fun to be in the same decade as you.
• When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait till he has struck to crush him.
• There is nothing I love more than a good fight.