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FDR

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History

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FDR

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FDR's Influence as president Some have called him the best president yet.
Others have even claimed that he was the world's most influential and successful
leader of the twentieth century. Those claims can be backed up by the
overwhelming support that he received from his citizens throughout his four
terms in office. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt began a new era in American
history by ending the Great Depression that the country had fallen into in 1929.
His social reforms gave people a new perspective on government. Government was
not only expected to protect the people from foreign invaders, but to protect
against poverty and joblessness. Roosevelt had shown his military and diplomatic
skill as the Commander in Chief during World War II. This wartime leadership and
international relations policy won him an award in the hearts of many Americans.
Roosevelt threw his hat in the ring in 1931 in order to prepare for the election
of 1932. Democratic Party chairman James A Farley directed his campaign. He
started a nationwide radio address, outlining a program to meet the economic
problems of the nation. He coined the term "forgotten man" to mean all
of those who had been hard hit by the evils of the depression. These radio
addresses were the start to what he called the "fireside chats".
Overall, Roosevelt was the most energetic and dynamic candidate, and he was
nominated by the party on the fourth ballot. Although he displayed excellent
characteristics, his competition was fairly tough. He was up against John Nance
Garner of Texas (who would be his Vice Presidential running mate); Newton D.
Baker of Ohio, who was former Secretary of War; and former Governor Alfred E.
Smith of New York. For three ballots, Roosevelt held a large lead, but lacked
the two- thirds margin necessary for victory. Farley then promised John Garner
the vice presidential nomination, which he accepted grudgingly. Then FDR took
the presidential nomination on the fourth ballot. One of the purposes of the
national convention is to bring the party together in a movement of support
behind the nominated candidate. Although there was rough competition during the
choosing process, most party leaders were happy with the Roosevelt choice. It
would help pull votes from the urban-Eastern region of the country. Also,
Roosevelt made a dashing introduction at the Chicago convention by being the
first nominee to ever write an acceptance speech...

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