1. Franklin Delano Roosevelt

2. Childhood and Education Born to a wealthy family in Hyde Park, New York – Even though he had a private tutor until he was 14 and later attended a private school, he was taught to help the needy. Born to a wealthy family in Hyde Park, New York – Even though he had a private tutor until he was 14 and later attended a private school, he was taught to help the needy. Attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School and became a lawyer. Attended Harvard University and Columbia Law School and became a lawyer.

3. Life After School Became a Senator for New York and later governor of New York. Became a Senator for New York and later governor of New York. Caught polio when he was 39 –it paralyzed his legs and he had to use crutches or a wheel chair to get around. Caught polio when he was 39 –it paralyzed his legs and he had to use crutches or a wheel chair to get around. Elected president in 1932 – served 4 terms as president Elected president in 1932 – served 4 terms as president He married Eleanor Roosevelt. He married Eleanor Roosevelt.

4. Political Impact President during the Great Depression President during the Great Depression In his first “hundred days” as president he proposed “New Deal” programs to help Americans survive the Great Depression (TVA, CCC, WPA, Social Security). In his first “hundred days” as president he proposed “New Deal” programs to help Americans survive the Great Depression (TVA, CCC, WPA, Social Security). Was the first president to address the American people over the radio with his “fireside chats” Was the first president to address the American people over the radio with his “fireside chats” Led the U.S. into World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Led the U.S. into World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

5. Travels Franklin Roosevelt was born in New York Franklin Roosevelt was born in New York Went to school in Massachusetts Went to school in Massachusetts Moved to Washington, D.C. when he became President Moved to Washington, D.C. when he became President Traveled to Warm Springs, GA to treat polio Traveled to Warm Springs, GA to treat polio Traveled the world as President Traveled the world as President

6. Character Traits and Timeline Franklin Roosevelt showed leadership, cooperation and courage. Franklin Roosevelt showed leadership, cooperation and courage. Franklin Roosevelt’s belief in justice and tolerance impacted his actions Franklin Roosevelt’s belief in justice and tolerance impacted his actions 18821905 1910 1921 1928 1932 1936 1940 1941 1944 1945 18821905 1910 1921 1928 1932 1936 1940 1941 1944 1945 Born Married Senate NY Polio Governor NY President Re-elected Re-elected WWII Re-elected Died

7. 1882Born 1882Born 1905Married 1905Married 1910Senate NY 1910Senate NY 1921Polio 1921Polio 1928Governor NY 1928Governor NY 1932President 1932President 1936Re-elected 1936Re-elected 1940Re-elected 1940Re-elected 1941WWII 1941WWII 1944Re-elected 1944Re-elected 1945Died 1945Died