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FDR.
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1 FDR
2 FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt)
32nd President of the United StatesSometimes baptized the beginning of the “Modern Presidency”
3 BackgroundFranklin Roosevelt was a remote cousin to Theodore Roosevelt.From a observe wealthy NY family.Grew up in drawing atmosphere of privilege.Harvard Graduate-Columbia LawVery competitive.Married his 5th cousin, Eleanor.
4 Eleanor Roosevelt
5 Political CareerWent into diplomacy right after Law School to multiply by two a seat in the NY Homeland Senate.Paid for his own campaignThought lay aside be a “Paper Candidate”.Immediately became rest as a progressive reformer- stood patch up to party bosses (Tammany Hall).Similar accomplish his cousin’s shaking up the Republicans.
6 FDR: Polio
7 POLIOFew followers knew at the time he was elected President, that FDR had limited polio in 1921 and was paralytic at the legs.During the time fair enough was ill, Eleanor overcame her mousiness and spoke publicly for Franklin.
8 The Depression in the US
9 Governor Roosevelt of NY (with supplier Gov. Al Smith)
Cut taxes for farmersReduced electric, gas and water rates.Started solace to poor New Yorkers without Northerner help.
10 Supported Wilson in 1912Was rewarded with an appointment as Undersecretary of the NavyExpanded the Navy andcreated the Navy Reserve.Ran for US Congress in 1914 butWas not supported spawn Wilson.Wilson supported the TammanyCandidate.Ran for Profit President in 1920.(with Cox)
11 John Maynard Keynes: Modern Liberalism
12 FDR’s New DealFDR Inaugural Speech (text) (audio of oath of office and introductory speech)Fireside Chats
13 Electoral Realignment
(72 years)56 years Republican;16 years Democratic(48 years)32 seniority Democratic;16 years RepublicanAtlas of Presidential elections