Franklin D. Roosevelt: The Making of America #5

The inspiring story of one of Americas greatest presidents

The fifth book in the Making of America series, Franklin D. Roosevelt examines the life of Americas 32nd president: his birth into one of Americas elite families, his domineering mother, his marriage to Eleanor Roosevelt, his struggle with polio, and his political career. A Democrat, Roosevelt (18821945) won a record four presidential elections and is the longest-serving US president.

During his time in office, he led the country through the Great Depression and World War II. He helped to redefine the role of the US government with the New Deal. Scholars often rate him as one of the three greatest US presidents along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The book includes selections from FDRs writings, endnotes, a bibliography, and an index. See more