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A Crippled Nation Stands Tall. Springwood: FDR and His Presidency A Crippled
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Submitted by dansinner on December 12, 2005
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Springwood: FDR and His Presidency
A Crippled Nation Stands Tall
Overview:
The topic that will be discussed in this paper is how Franklin Delano Roosevelt's (FDR) home and family played into his presidency, and how his presidency dynamically changed the United States economy, foreign relations, and ultimately the trust of the people. This topic fits snugly into chapters 25-27 of the class notes and works as an excellent compliment to understanding our nation's global path to economic re-growth and foreign affairs. I believe that the class would benefit greatly from acquiring a better understanding of what a tremendous precedent President Roosevelt set while in office.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one of the most influential presidents in the history of the United States of America. From foreign policy and economic stability, to his use of mass media; our beloved FDR knew how to reach a nation that was so desperately in need of help. A man that was stricken by polio and brought into presidency at our nations most extreme point of despair, was able to motivate the American people to stand tall and become a strong united nation.
Setting the Stage: Historical Context
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York. The estate on which Franklin was raised was affectionately known as Springwood. Franklin was born into a prominent family and was raised accordingly. He grew up learning "horsemanship, rowing, fishingÂ…," and the likes. Franklin attended Harvard College from 1900-1904, and then ended up marrying his cousin Eleanor Roosevelt. Franklin's father died in 1900, thus entrusting the Springwood estate to Sara Roosevelt, Franklin's mother. "During Roosevelt's career, Springwood became incorporated into his public life. From the time of his first political election and acceptance speech on the Springwood portico in 1910, thereafter the scene would be repeated for each...
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