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**Franklin D. Roosevelt**

Democrat Born:January 30, 1882 Died: April 12, 1945 Term one: 1933-1937 Vice President: John N. Garner Term two: 1937-1941 Vice President: John N. Garner Term three:1940-1945 Vice President: Henry A. Wallace Term four:1945 Vice President: Harry S. Truman

As an important figure, who stepped up during a time of economic crisis, Franklin D. Roosevelt did many great, significant things to lift the country out of its current state of depression. He left a lasting impression on the country as he battled the depression and guided the country through World War II, guaranteeing him four presidential terms, making him the first and only president to do so. Due to Roosevelt's achievements and success, he deserves an A.

Coming into the presidency, Roosevelt had certain goals he wanted to accomplish. He hoped to combat the Great Depression by providing jobs and other policies that would help the nation. Roosevelt also hoped to stop Germany, Italy, and Japan's rampage for power. With these goals in mind, Roosevelt got right to work, establishing the New Deal. The New Deal provided relief for the unemployed, recovery for the economy, and reform of the baking systems. He established many agencies, known as the "alphabet agencies" to enforce his goals. Among the agencies were the Works Progress Administration, the National Recovery Administration, and the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Some of these successful agencies still live on today.

Roosevelt had a great relationship with congress. Congress fully supported him, which made the his presidency run all the more smoothly. During FDR's presidency, both houses consisted of a majority of democrats, so it made sense that they supported him. Congress helped him to pass the New Deal and congress also stood along side when battling the Great Depression and World War II.

The action done by Roosevelt that had the post positive outcome was the passing of the Neutrality Act of 1935 which led to further success of the New Deal programs. Because communism was spreading in Europe, Roosevelt felt it best to stay out of the war. By postponing the war for as long as possible, the New Deal programs were able to flourish and battle the effects of depression on the American people.

Roosevelt didn't do many bad things that would get labeled as the "worst action." Mostly everything he did was a success and it helped the country in one way or another. If anything, Roosevelt could have tried more to stop the acts of the Holocaust.

Roosevelt's twelve year presidency would forever affect the country. In an effort to stop the spread of communism in WWII, Roosevelt instilled the idea of communist containment, which would further become noticed in the Cold War. In addition, the some New Deal programs, which help employ millions and help the economy, are still alive today. So, if not for Roosevelt, they would not be here at all. Roosevelt also firmly established the United States' leadership role in the world, as well as fought against fascism. The actions achieved by Roosevelt would forever leave a lasting legacy.

On April 12, 1945, Roosevelt's presidency came to an end, as he died of a brain hemorrhage. Even though he died before his term was over, he had definitely left his mark on America. The country was most definitely better off at the end of his presidency. He was very successful during his presidency, hence why he had served four terms. Franklin Roosevelt helped to lead the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II, and for these courageous efforts, he deserves an A.

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