How Did Fdr Solve The Great Depression In America

On January 30th, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd president of the United States. Mr. Roosevelt was the longest-serving president in American history, serving four consecutive terms. Throughout his presidency, Mr. Roosevelt encountered many challenges, including the Great Depression, World War II, and personal disabilities. His ability to overcome and face these obstacles made him a significant individual in American history.

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic downturn. In October of 1929, the stock market failed, which spurred black Tuesday. Millions lost their life savings, and banks across the country closed by reason of debt.As a result by the year 1933, a staggering 25% of people had lost their homes and valuables. When entering office, there was much controversy among civilians about how to resolve the issue of the Great Depression. Many believed that the United States should isolate itself, prompting an end to the depression in western America. Conversely, others viewed this crisis as an

opportunity to attempt economic and social programs. In September 1939, World War II broke out. Though America had not yet become active in the war, the U.S. was a main supplier of the allied powers until December 1941.
In addition to the conflict around him, President Roosevelt managed his own personal infirmity. At the age of 36, Franklin Roosevelt was diagnosed with a paralytic illness. This disorder prevented him from moving parts of his body. Though Franklin had acquired this illness prior to entering politics, it now added a new complication. As a leader of the people, President Roosevelt refused to display weakness and strived to keep it hidden. For he thought it would make people see him as vulnerable. FDR went through great physical therapy and always walked in public, to maintain his strong leader-like figure.
Franklin D. Roosevelt brought hope as he promised prompt, vigorous action, asserted in his first Inaugural Address. Remarking his famous quote, “all we have to fear is fear itself”. Within the first days of Roosevelt's administration, America saw the passage of banking reform laws, emergency relief programs, work relief programs, and agricultural programs. These arrangements composed the New Deal. New Deal programs helped improve the lives of people suffering from the events of the depression. Later, a second New Deal was to develop; it included union protection programs, the Social Security Act, and programs to aid farmers and migrant workers. FDR used fireside chats as a way to reach out to the people, building a bond between himself and the public. These chats were a series of radio addresses delivered by President Roosevelt between 1933 and 1944. Through fireside chats, Franklin spoke to the American people on a variety of topics. Millions found comfort and confidence within his famous speeches. FDR understood that Japan and Germany threatened the United States, which in turn endangered the cherished freedoms Americans enjoyed at home. The Lend Lease act was an act that America engaged in, sending millions of dollars worth of supplies over to the allied powers without participating in the actual conflict. Franklin Roosevelt died in 1945 from intracerebral hemorrhage, though his legacy lives on in what he left behind.
The Atlantic Charter was not a treaty, but principles.

The Atlantic Charter included eight common principles overall limiting and restricting countries, though additionally stated that people should have a free choice of government and loosened trade restrictions. The Atlantic Charter is considered the first steps to the United Nations and was issued August 14th, 1941. FDR has impacted the world in many ways even decades later. Looking back over 60 years women trace many of their freedoms and rights to the New Deal. Though the women's rights aspects of the new deal were developed by Eleanor Roosevelt programs were proclaimed and put into action by President Roosevelt. Women workers benefited from the Labor Relations act as well as the Fair Labor Standards act gaining set of maximum hour and minimum wage. The opportunities provided by the new deal placing women in government positions also greatly has impacted their

rights.

President Roosevelt was able to pull the United States away from the brink of economic, social, and perhaps even political, downturn. He battled his own personal illness and communicated, listened, and fought for the American people. He laid the foundation for future stability and prosperity in the United States of America.