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    Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography
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    Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography

    By Doug West

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    Born into a wealthy family from New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt entered political life as a member of the Democratic Party and rose to prominence quickly due to his strong leadership skills, money, and family connections. During his first term as president of the United States, he introduced his “New Deal” domestic agenda to stem the tide of the growing national economic depression sweeping the country. Throughout the years, he managed to win a wide base of popular support thanks to his policies aimed at helping the most vulnerable American citizens, from poor farmers to jobless urban professionals. Roosevelt tried to bring economic balance to American society, making sure nobody was left behind. He supported labor and social welfare programs for the disadvantaged and emphasized the need for a fair wealth distribution in the country.
    During his lengthy four-term administration, Roosevelt was the leader who helped the United States overcome a series of historical crises, from the Great Depression to the Pearl Harbor attack and World War II. His diplomatic tact and his resilience in the face of adversity put him in the pantheon of the United States’ greatest political leaders.

    Read about this great American president by purchasing the book “Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography.”

    30-Minute Book Series
    Welcome to the 32nd book in the 30-Minute Book Series. Books in this series are fast-paced, accurate, and cover the story in as much detail as a short book possibly can. Most people complete each book in less than an hour, which makes the books in the series a perfect companion for your lunch hour or a little down time.

    About the Author
    Doug West is a retired engineer and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with special expertise in history, science, biographies, and “How To” topics. Doug has a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDoug West
    Release dateSep 26, 2018
    ISBN9780463394526
    Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography
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    Doug West

    Doug West is a retired engineer, small business owner, and an experienced non-fiction writer with several books to his credit. His writing interests are general, with expertise in science, history, biographies, numismatics, and “How to” topics. Doug has a B.S. in Physics from the Missouri School of Science and Technology and a Ph.D. in General Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He lives with his wife and little dog “Millie” near Kansas City, Missouri.

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      Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Doug West

      Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography

      Thirty-Second President of the United States

      By Doug West, Ph.D.

      Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography

      Thirty-Second President of the United States

      Copyright © 2018 Doug West

      All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Chapter 1 - Early Life and Education

      Chapter 2 - Early Political Career

      Chapter 3 - Governor of New York

      Chapter 4 - First Term as President

      Chapter 5 - Second Term as President

      Chapter 6 - Third Term as President

      Chapter 7 - Fourth Term as President and Death

      Timeline

      Biographical Sketches

      References and Further Reading

      Acknowledgments

      About the Author

      Preface

      Welcome to the book Franklin Delano Roosevelt: A Short Biography. This book is volume 32 of the 30 Minute Book Series and, as the name of the series implies, if you are an average reader this book will take less than an hour to read. Since this book is not meant to be an all-encompassing biography of Franklin Roosevelt, you may want to know more about this man and his accomplishments. To help you with this, there are several good references at the end of this book. In addition, I have included a timeline to help you link the events of his life together in time and a series of short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the story. Thank you for purchasing this book, and I hope you enjoy your time reading about one of America’s most influential presidents.

      Doug West

      September 2018

      Introduction

      Born into a wealthy family from New York, Franklin Delano Roosevelt entered political life as a member of the Democratic Party and rose to prominence quickly due to his strong leadership skills, money, and family connections. During his first term as president of the United States, he introduced his New Deal domestic agenda to stem

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