Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born.

Jan 30, 1882

I was born just south of Hyde Park in New York. I am an only child born to a wealthy family. My mother was Sara Delano, and my father was James Roosevelt. I called him "Popsy" even though he was probably old enough to be my grandfather.

Enters Bording School

Jan 1, 1896

I entered Groton Bording school for boys at age 14.

Enters College

Sep 1, 1900

After bording school, I went to Harvard College

Gets Married

Mar 17, 1905

I married my distant cousin Anna Eleanor Roosevelt.

Elected New York State Senate

Jan 1, 1910

I was elected the New York State Senate from the 26th District.

Relected The New York State Senate

Jan 1, 1912

Reelected the New York State Senate

Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Mar 17, 1913

Sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Nominated for Vice-President

Jul 6, 1920

Nominated for Vice-President at Democratic National Convention

Resighns as Assistant Secretary for the Navy

Aug 6, 1920

Resighns as Assistant Secretary for the Navy

Defeated in Election for Vice-President

Nov 2, 1920

Defeated in Election for Vice-President

Stricken with Polio

Aug 1, 1921

Stricken with poliomyelitis at my summer home in Campobello, New Brunswick, Canada. I would never walk again

Visits Warm Springs Georgia

Oct 1, 1924

I heard about this place in Georgia that had mineral water that could help heal me.

Forms the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation

Jan 1, 1927

I took this old resort and turned into a therapy center for treatment of victoms of infantile paralysis

Elected Govener of New York

Nov 6, 1928

Elected Govener of New York

Reelected Govener of New York

Nov 4, 1930

Reelected Govener of New York

Elected President

Nov 8, 1932

Elected President of the United States of America, defeating Herbert Hoover.

Reelected President

Nov 3, 1936

I was reelected President of the United States of America for a second term.

Reelected President Again

Nov 5, 1940

I was reelected President of the United States of America for a third term.

Pearl Harbor

Jul 7, 1941

"A day that will live in infamy..."The Japanese bombed the Pearl Harbor naval base. One day later I gave one of the most famous speeches.

Becomes First President to Leave the United States During Wartime

Period: Jan 14, 1943 to Jan 24, 1943

Reelected President

Nov 7, 1944

I was reelected as President of the United States for a fourth term.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Dies

Apr 12, 1945

On Thursday, April 12 I started to complain of a stiff neck, Later that afternoon as I pressed hand on my hand I said, "I have a terrific headache." Then I slumped foward in my chair and sufferd