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FDR was born in Hyde Park, New York. His parents were James and Sara Roosevelt.
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Eleanor was FDR's fifth cousin once removed. Her maiden name was also Roosevelt. Within 11 years they had six children. Only five lived past infancy.
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Thier third child lived a short life. He died in November of the same year.
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After their second son died at eight months they had another son they named FDR Jr. He lived a very long life and died August 17, 1988. He died on his birthday.
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In August of 1921 FDR contacted polio. He was paralyzed from the waist down and lived the rest of his life in a wheel chair. He was the only disabled U.S. President.
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The first time FDR elected as governor. He won again in 1930.
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This is the day FDR was inaugurated as the 32nd President. He was inaugurated four times. He is the only President to have served more than two terms. In 1951 a law was passed to declare no person can serves as President for more than two terms.
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Franklin Roosevelt delivered 30 "Fireside Chats" to the American public over the radio. Every U.S. President since has delivered regular addresses to the people.
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Japan attacks Pearl Harbor unexpectedly.
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FDR addresses Congress and the United States public and declares war against Japan.
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FDR died in one of his homes in Georgia. He was 63 years old.
