Fdr 1933

Franklin Delano Roosevelt: President 1933-1945

By ewimpffen
  • FDR went to Harvard: here in 1904

    FDR went to Harvard: here in 1904

    http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/02/fdr_slept_here.html
  • FDR marries his fifth cousin, Eleanor.

    FDR marries his fifth cousin, Eleanor.

    "The bridal gown was a white satin princess robe, flounced and draped with old point lace, and with a white satin court train. The bride's point lace veil was caught with orange blossoms and a diamond crescent. She wore a pearl collar, the gift of the bridegroom's mother, and a diamond bowknot, the gift of Mrs. Warren Delano, Jr. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley." New York Times
    They had six children.
  • FDR runs and wins election for NY state Senate

    FDR runs and wins election for NY state Senate

  • Assistant Secretary of the Navy

    Exact date unknowwn: FDR was appointed Assistant Secretary of the nvay by President Woodrow Wilson
  • FDR runs for Vice President

    FDR runs for Vice President

    The democratic ticket loses the election.
  • After losing the election, FDR catches polio!

    After losing the election, FDR catches polio!

    This event happened during the summer of 1921. FDR worked very hard at his recovery.
  • FDR serves as Governor of New York

    FDR serves as Governor of New York

    From 1928 to 1932, FDR served two terms as givernor of New York.
  • FDR is elected President of the United States

    FDR is elected President of the United States

    "We have nothing to fear but fear itself." He won by 7 million votes.
  • FDR began working immediately

    FDR began working immediately

    During the first "100 Days," FDR pushed through congress many laws aimed at ending the Depression.
  • FDR broadcasts 'fireside chats" in order to connect with the American people.

    FDR broadcasts 'fireside chats" in order to connect with the American people.

    Ironically, he feared fire.