Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. A Democrat, he won a record four presidential elections and dominated his party after 1932 as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. His program for relief, recovery and reform, known as the New Deal, involved...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth30 January 1882
CityHyde Park, NY
CountryUnited States of America
This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny.
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.
A war of ideas can no more be won without books than a naval war can be won without ships. Books, like ships, have the toughest armor, the longest cruising range, and mount the most powerful guns.
The overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities a sense of humor and a sense of proportion.
More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginning of all wars - yes, an end to this brutal, inhuman and thoroughly impractical method of settling the differences between governments.
This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper.
Self-interest is the enemy of all true affection.
I'm not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.
Great power involves great responsibility
The best customer of American industry is the well paid worker.
More than just an end to war, we want an end to the beginnings of all wars.
(Mariners) have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant's fleet record during this war.
The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.
Forests are the lungs of our land......