Franklin Delano Roosevelt

By Molly Lafleur

  • Birth

    FDR was born in Hyde Park NY

  • College

    Roosevelt receives a bachelor's degree in history from Harvard University.

  • Senate

    Roosevelt is elected to New York State Senate, representing Dutchess, Columbia and Putnam counties.

  • U.S. Senate

    Roosevelt is defeated in Democratic primary for United States Senate.

  • Vice President

    Roosevelt is nominated for Vice President on the ticket with James Cox, but he is defeated in the election on November 2.

  • Polio

    Roosevelt is stricken with polio at Campobello in New Brunswick, Canada.

  • President

    Roosevelt is elected President of the United States, defeating Herbert Hoover.

  • Death

    He died at Warm Springs, Georgia. He was aged 63