Franklin Delano Roosevelt: The Legacy Of Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was loathed by some and yet loved by so many. Becoming one of the most beloved presidents in U.S. history for the four terms he was in office. His unusual charm and optimism that he communicated through the confidence of others is what people easily remembered him by. He often brought a confidence and a smile in to any room he entered and yet never underestimated his own responsibilities to specific situations that needed his undivided attention. Those actions alone helped sustained the nation through some of it’s darker times such as the Great Depression and World War II. Other than having such great communication skills and friendliness towards all his people, he had an amazing inner reserve and impenetrable iron will. His admirers emphasized the way in which he met the nation's problems and would praise the way he would often insist that the federal government needed to help with the underprivileged as well as the United States must share in the responsibility for preserving world peace. Franklin Roosevelt made many a great impact upon his times and his policies proved to exert great influence on the future. Being able to provide people with faith throughout the great depression and hard times that would follow during his presidency, and uplift the country was just one of the traits that proved him to be a great leader. He brought hope to the people when he promised prompt, and vigorous action, he asserted in his Inaugural Address that, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" (The White House). The main drive of Roosevelt's administration was toward a balance of the economic interests for the American people. He believed that he should represent all the people equally. That being the farme... ... middle of paper ... ...as still a trait all leaders should have which is what made him such an admirable one. Though he was a very headstrong president and many times took to his own view opposing others he still had a close group of advisors that he would confide in. Roosevelt’s time in office was unfortunately marked with some of the most trying times in American history. Being able to have a team to back up his opinions and confidence not only helped him but also helped the American people get through those trying times. In 1921, which was twelve years prior to him becoming president his contracted polio. This left him paralyzed from the waist down. Without the help from his in house people there were some things that he would have other wise been able to do. Teamwork is a powerful thing. Franklin Roosevelt shows us that leadership only goes so far without the team to get you there.

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