Franklin Delano Roosevelt s Accomplishments - 1215 Words

Franklin Delano Roosevelt is usually thought of as one of the United States’ most impactful presidents. Whether Roosevelt s accomplishments were truly great or his effectiveness was just a product of the time-period in which he served as President is still debated. However, one thing that no one can deny is that Roosevelt took a different route to becoming the leader of our nation. Whether he was coping with the death of a loved one or fighting an illness, Roosevelt never strayed from the path that he had to take. Most people remember him for his actions during the Great Depression and World War II, but those periods came after his many struggles through his obstacle filled life before his Presidency. President Roosevelt was born on†¦show more content†¦In April, Roosevelt contracted Scarlet Fever which forced him to leave his studies. Determined to finish his education he returned, and on June 25, 1900, Roosevelt graduated and received the Latin prize. In September, he started to attend Harvard University, where he would stay until 1903. while he was there, he met Eleanor, and was motivated to become president by his cousin Theodore. In 1904, Roosevelt graduated and immediately enrolled at the Columbia University School of Law, and passed the bar three years later, and he became a junior clerk at a law firm in New York City. Their second son, Franklin Delano, Jr., was born only two years later. However, he died the following year which was another significant setback in Roosevelt’s life. On November 8, Roosevelt was nominated for State Senator of New York’s 26th District. Roosevelt was elected to the New York State Senate in 1910. FDR continued furthering his career, even when his family was going through a hectic part of their life. In July of 1912, FDR organized The Empire State Democracy. In August, Roosevelt contracted typhoid fever again. Despite his illness, he was re-elected to the state senate. Without campaigning he managed to return to the senate for another term. In March 1913, Roosevelt was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy, one month later he made a speech that stressed the need for a larger navy,