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FDR was born.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York to James and Sara Roosevelt. -
Harvard
Franklin entered Harvard University. -
Law Degree
Franklin entered the prestigious Columbia Law School to obtain a degee. -
Marries
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State Senator
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Secretary of Navy
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polio
Stricken with polio and never can walk again without help. -
New York
Elected Governor of New York. -
Empire State Building
Construction begins on the Empire State Building in New York City. -
famous song
Most popular song of the year is "Tiptoe through the Tulips". -
Al Capone
Scarfact Capone reputed gangster from Chicago is jailed for income tax evasion. -
Elected President of the United States
Roosevelt was elected President of the United States. -
Hilter
Adolph Hilter becomes a dictator in Germany. -
World War II
The preivous day the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor, sinking many American ships and costing hundreds of American lives. Roosevelt declares war on Japan and thereby enters World War II.
