Franklin Roosevelt
Dates and Places
Franklin Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. He died on April 12, 1945 in Warm Springs, Georgia.
Accomplishments
Roosevelt is famous because he was the 32nd president of the United States.
Young Life and Family
Franklin was an only child. He did not go to a grade school because he was tutored at home. He went to Harvard University. He graduated in 1904. He then went to law school and became a lawyer. Franklin was a cousin of Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt.
Adult Life
Roosevelt spent most of his life in government and politics. In 1910 he was elected a member of the New York Senate. He later became an assistant secretary of the United States Navy. He was also elected governor of New York. In 1921 he got polio. Polio is a disease that effects how your muscles work. He was elected president in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. 4 times! This was more than any other president in U. S. history. He served 3 full terms, and died during his fourth term.
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Bibliography:
Bausum, Ann. Our Country's Presidents. 107-109. Biographies Aquila's Home Page Revised: 3-23-2002. For information, contact John Dyer, Media Specialist, Aquila Primary Center. Copyright © 2001 John H. Dyer. Any use or redistribution of this information without permission is prohibited.