Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( /ˈroʊzəvɛlt/ ROH-zə-velt or  /ˈroʊzəvəlt/ ROH-zə-vəlt; January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States (1933–1945) and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic crisis and world war. The only American president elected to more than two terms, he facilitated a durable coaliti... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 30, 1882

Date of death:

  • Apr 12, 1945 (age 63 years)

President number:

  • 32

Also known as:

  • FDR,
  • Franklin D. Rossevelt,
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt,
  • Franklin D Roosevelt,
  • Roosevelt, Franklin D.,
  • Franklin Roosevelt,
  • Houdini In the White House,
  • The Sphinx,
  • That Man In the White House,
  • The Squire of Hyde Park,
  • F.D.R.,
  • President Franklin D. Roosevelt,
  • President Roosevelt,
  • Delano Roosevelt,
  • Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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  • Mar 17, 1905
  • 1962

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  • 1.85 m (6.07 ft )

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Government

Vice president

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Harry S. Truman

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The 32nd President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Herbert Hoover

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Harry S. Truman

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Government Positions Held:

Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From To
  • Mar 4, 1933
  • Apr 12, 1945
  • 1913
  • 1920
  • Jan 1, 1929
  • Dec 31, 1932
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