Franklin D. Roosevelt

Birth

Jan 30, 1882

FDR was born in Hyde Park, New York. His parents were James and Sara Roosevelt.

FDR Marries Anna Eleanor Roosevelt

Mar 17, 1905

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.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. Born

Mar 18, 1909

Thier third child lived a short life. He died in November of the same year.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. Born

Aug 17, 1914

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.

Franklin Contracts Polio

Aug 1, 1921

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.

Became Governor of New York

Nov 15, 1928

The first time FDR elected as governor. He won again in 1930.

Inaugurated as President of the United States

Mar 4, 1933

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.

First "Fireside Chat"

Mar 12, 1933

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.

Pearl Harbor

Dec 7, 1941

Japan attacks Pearl Harbor unexpectedly.

FDR Declares War

Dec 9, 1941

FDR addresses Congress and the United States public and declares war against Japan.

Death

Apr 12, 1945

FDR died in one of his homes in Georgia. He was 63 years old.