Franklin D Roosevelt 1933 - 1945 Terms of Presidency Political Party Democrat Deal” attempt to help the economy throughout the 1930s. Included “New – Key Legislation Trust” of economic advisers and Agencies” “Brain “Alphabet Neutrality Acts 1935/6/7/9 isolationism – – Good Neighbour Policy, 1930s with Latin America – Smith Act 1940 illegal to threaten to overthrow the government – Only President to be elected 4 Key Successes Considered attractive strong female vote – Recognised the need for increased federal involvement in economy during the Great Depression Victory in World War Two Paranoia of being seen in a wheelchair following his polio diagnosis Key Failures Received criticism for increased government spending Extra-marital affair
Terms of Presidency 1933 - 1945 Political Party Democrat Key Legislation “New Deal” – attempt to help the economy throughout the 1930s. Included “Brain Trust” of economic advisers and “Alphabet Agencies” Neutrality Acts – 1935/6/7/9 – isolationism Good Neighbour Policy, 1930s – with Latin America Smith Act 1940 – illegal to threaten to overthrow the government Key Successes Only President to be elected 4 Considered attractive – strong female vote Recognised the need for increased federal involvement in economy during the Great Depression Victory in World War Two Key Failures Paranoia of being seen in a wheelchair following his polio diagnosis Received criticism for increased government spending Extra-marital affair Franklin D Roosevelt
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