Birth of Franklin D Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, to James Roosevelt and Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt.
1882
1903
Graduation from Harvard University
Franklin D Roosevelt graduated from Harvard University with a degree in history. During his time at Harvard, he was the editor of the Harvard Crimson newspaper.
1905
Marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt married his distant cousin, Eleanor Roosevelt, on March 17, 1905. Eleanor would become an influential First Lady and political figure in her own right.
1910
Elected to New York State Senate
Franklin D Roosevelt began his political career by being elected to the New York State Senate, representing Dutchess, Columbia, and Putnam counties.
1913
Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy
President Woodrow Wilson appointed Franklin D Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, a position he held until 1920. This role provided him with valuable administrative and military experience.
1920
Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee
Franklin D Roosevelt was the Democratic Party's nominee for Vice President of the United States, running alongside presidential candidate James M. Cox. They were defeated by the Republican ticket of Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
1921
Struck by Polio
Franklin D Roosevelt was diagnosed with polio in 1921, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Despite his disability, he remained active in politics and public life.
1928
Elected Governor of New York
Franklin D Roosevelt was elected Governor of New York in 1928, serving two terms until 1932. His tenure as governor helped solidify his reputation as a progressive reformer.
1932
Elected President of the United States
Franklin D Roosevelt was elected the 32nd President of the United States in 1932, defeating incumbent Herbert Hoover. His election marked the beginning of the New Deal era.
1933
Inauguration and New Deal Initiatives
Franklin D Roosevelt was inaugurated on March 4, 1933. He quickly launched the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms aimed at combating the Great Depression.
1940
Elected to a Third Term
Franklin D Roosevelt was elected to an unprecedented third term as President of the United States, reflecting his leadership during the ongoing global conflict of World War II.
1941
Pearl Harbor Attack and U.S. Entry into World War II
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Franklin D Roosevelt led the United States into World War II, declaring war on Japan and later on Germany and Italy.
1944
Elected to a Fourth Term
Franklin D Roosevelt was elected to a fourth term as President in 1944, but his health was deteriorating. He continued to lead the nation through the final stages of World War II.
1945
Death of Franklin D Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945, in Warm Springs, Georgia, just months before the end of World War II. His death marked the end of an era in American politics.
1945
Legacy of Franklin D Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt's legacy includes his transformative New Deal policies, leadership during World War II, and his role in establishing the United Nations. He is remembered as one of the most influential presidents in American history.
