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Franklin D. Roosevelt was born
FDR was born in Hyde Park, New York. -
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Life & Presidency
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Leaves home to attend private school in Massachusetts
Although there is no confirmed date of when FDR left for private school, it is founded that he left in 1896 after being privately tutored. -
Attends Harvard College
After finishing school at Groton, FDR begins college at Harvard. -
FDR marries Elanor Roosevelt
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FDR passes the bar exam
He studied at Columbia University Law School. He passed the bar exam but did not receive at degree. -
Franklin Roosevelt is elected to NY Senate
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FDR contracts Polio
He was on vacation with his family in Canada. Polio left him paralyzed from the waist down. -
Is elected Governor of New York
FDR was nominated by fellow Democrats for Governor. -
Re-Elected Governor of NY
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Nominated for President
FDR was nominated by the Democratic party to run for President. -
Wins Election
FDR wins the 32nd Presidential election. -
First 100 Days
FDR creates 15 legislative proposals through Congress. All of those create the basis for the New Deal. These Acts provide relief for a struggling America. -
Famous Speech
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself". -
2nd New Deal
FDR creates even more legislation to provide for Americans. -
Wins 2nd Presidential Election
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Hilter Invades Poland
WWII Begins! -
FDR wins 3rd Presidential Election
He ran on promising not to send any American troops into war. -
America aids our Allies
FDR signs the Lend-Lease Act in order to aid our Allies fighting in the war. -
Pearl Harbor is attacked
In the early morning Japan attacks America. Shortly after America declares war on Germany, Japan and Italy. -
Executive Order 9066
FDR signed this order which required the imprisoning of Japanese-Americans living on American soil. -
D-Day
American soliders arrive to help our Allies in France. -
FDR wins 4th Election-remains President
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FDR begins working toward a post-war Europe
He meets with Churchill and Stalin to discuss how issues should be handled after the war. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt Dies
FDR dies from a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Springs, GA. -
WWII comes to an end
Axis begin to surrender and Allies find victory over Germany.
