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-**[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]** (1882–1945), commonly known as **FDR**, was the 32nd President of the United States and one of the most influential political leaders in American history. Serving from 1933 until his death in 1945, Roosevelt guided the nation through the **Great Depression** and most of **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]**. His administration implemented sweeping economic reforms through the New Deal and oversaw the mobilization of American industry during the war, including Michigan's transformation into the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]**. Roosevelt remains the only president elected to four terms. [(fdrlibrary>Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. https://www.fdrlibrary.org)] [(britannica>Franklin D. Roosevelt. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franklin-D-Roosevelt)]+**[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin Delano Roosevelt]]** (1882–1945), commonly known as **FDR**, was the 32nd President of the United States and one of the most influential political leaders in American history. Serving from 1933 until his death in 1945, Roosevelt guided the nation through the **Great Depression** and most of **[[history:world_war_ii|World War II]]**. His administration implemented sweeping economic reforms through the New Deal and oversaw the mobilization of American industry during the war, including Michigan's transformation into the **[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]**. Roosevelt remains the only president elected to four terms. [(fdrlibrary>Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. https://www.fdrlibrary.org)] [(britannica>Franklin D. Roosevelt. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franklin-D-Roosevelt)]
  
 ===== Early Life ===== ===== Early Life =====
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 Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, into a prominent family with deep roots in American public life. He was the only child of James Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt. [(>fdrlibrary)] Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York, into a prominent family with deep roots in American public life. He was the only child of James Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt. [(>fdrlibrary)]
  
-Roosevelt received private education before attending Groton School in Massachusetts and later **[[harvard_university|Harvard University]]**, where he studied history and government. [(millercenter>Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography. https://millercenter.org)]+Roosevelt received private education before attending Groton School in Massachusetts and later **[[organization:harvard_university|Harvard University]]**, where he studied history and government. [(millercenter>Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography. https://millercenter.org)]
  
-After Harvard, he attended **[[columbia_law_school|Columbia Law School]]**, although he left before completing a degree and entered legal practice after passing the New York bar examination. [(>millercenter)]+After Harvard, he attended **[[organization:columbia_law_school|Columbia Law School]]**, although he left before completing a degree and entered legal practice after passing the New York bar examination. [(>millercenter)]
  
 ===== Entry into Politics ===== ===== Entry into Politics =====
  
-Roosevelt entered politics in 1910 when he was elected to the New York State Senate. His political career advanced rapidly, and in 1913 President **[[woodrow_wilson|Woodrow Wilson]]** appointed him Assistant Secretary of the Navy. [(whitehouse>The White House – Franklin D. Roosevelt. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt/)]+Roosevelt entered politics in 1910 when he was elected to the New York State Senate. His political career advanced rapidly, and in 1913 President **[[people:woodrow_wilson|Woodrow Wilson]]** appointed him Assistant Secretary of the Navy. [(whitehouse>The White House – Franklin D. Roosevelt. https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt/)]
  
 His service during World War I helped establish his reputation as a capable administrator and national political figure. [(>whitehouse)] His service during World War I helped establish his reputation as a capable administrator and national political figure. [(>whitehouse)]
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 ===== Election of 1932 ===== ===== Election of 1932 =====
  
-Amid the economic devastation of the **Great Depression**, Roosevelt defeated incumbent President **[[herbert_hoover|Herbert Hoover]]** in the 1932 presidential election. [(>whitehouse)]+Amid the economic devastation of the **Great Depression**, Roosevelt defeated incumbent President **[[people:herbert_hoover|Herbert Hoover]]** in the 1932 presidential election. [(>whitehouse)]
  
 During the campaign, he promised a "New Deal" for the American people and advocated expanded federal efforts to combat unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. [(>fdrlibrary)] During the campaign, he promised a "New Deal" for the American people and advocated expanded federal efforts to combat unemployment, poverty, and economic instability. [(>fdrlibrary)]
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 ===== Arsenal of Democracy ===== ===== Arsenal of Democracy =====
  
-On December 29, 1940, Roosevelt delivered a national radio address in which he described the United States as the **"[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]."** [(arsenal>FDR Arsenal of Democracy Speech. https://www.fdrlibrary.org)]+On December 29, 1940, Roosevelt delivered a national radio address in which he described the United States as the **"[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]."** [(arsenal>FDR Arsenal of Democracy Speech. https://www.fdrlibrary.org)]
  
 The phrase reflected his belief that American industry must supply the equipment necessary to defend democratic nations against Axis powers. [(>arsenal)] The phrase reflected his belief that American industry must supply the equipment necessary to defend democratic nations against Axis powers. [(>arsenal)]
  
-Michigan became central to this effort. Factories operated by **[[ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]**, **[[general_motors|General Motors]]**, and **[[chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** converted to military production. [(arsenaltour>Arsenal of Democracy National Heritage Area. https://www.arsenalofdemocracytour.org)]+Michigan became central to this effort. Factories operated by **[[organization:ford_motor_company|Ford Motor Company]]**, **[[organization:general_motors|General Motors]]**, and **[[organization:chrysler_corporation|Chrysler Corporation]]** converted to military production. [(arsenaltour>Arsenal of Democracy National Heritage Area. https://www.arsenalofdemocracytour.org)]
  
 ===== World War II Leadership ===== ===== World War II Leadership =====
  
-Following the Japanese attack on **[[pearl_harbor|Pearl Harbor]]** on December 7, 1941, Roosevelt led the United States through most of **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]**. [(>wwii)]+Following the Japanese attack on **[[history:pearl_harbor|Pearl Harbor]]** on December 7, 1941, Roosevelt led the United States through most of **[[history:world_war_ii|World War II]]**. [(>wwii)]
  
 Under his administration: Under his administration:
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 [(>britannica)] [(>britannica)]
  
-Roosevelt worked closely with Allied leaders including **[[winston_churchill|Winston Churchill]]** and **[[joseph_stalin|Joseph Stalin]]** to coordinate the war effort. [(>wwii)]+Roosevelt worked closely with Allied leaders including **[[people:winston_churchill|Winston Churchill]]** and **[[history:people:joseph_stalin|Joseph Stalin]]** to coordinate the war effort. [(>wwii)]
  
 ===== Michigan and Wartime Production ===== ===== Michigan and Wartime Production =====
  
-Michigan's industrial output became one of the defining features of Roosevelt's wartime strategy. Facilities such as the **[[willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** mass-produced the **[[consolidated_b24_liberator|B-24 Liberator]]**, while other factories produced tanks, engines, trucks, and military equipment. [(ford>Ford Heritage Vault – Willow Run. https://fordheritagevault.com)]+Michigan's industrial output became one of the defining features of Roosevelt's wartime strategy. Facilities such as the **[[history:willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** mass-produced the **[[history:consolidated_b_24_liberator|Consolidated B-24 Liberator]]**, while other factories produced tanks, engines, trucks, and military equipment. [(ford>Ford Heritage Vault – Willow Run. https://fordheritagevault.com)]
  
 Roosevelt frequently cited American industrial capacity as a decisive factor in achieving Allied victory. [(>arsenal)] Roosevelt frequently cited American industrial capacity as a decisive factor in achieving Allied victory. [(>arsenal)]
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 ===== Legacy ===== ===== Legacy =====
  
-**[[franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** is widely regarded as one of the most consequential presidents in American history. His leadership during the Great Depression and **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** reshaped the federal government, expanded social programs, and strengthened the United States' role in world affairs. [(>britannica)] [(>whitehouse)]+**[[people:franklin_d_roosevelt|Franklin D. Roosevelt]]** is widely regarded as one of the most consequential presidents in American history. His leadership during the Great Depression and **[[history:world_war_ii|World War II]]** reshaped the federal government, expanded social programs, and strengthened the United States' role in world affairs. [(>britannica)] [(>whitehouse)]
  
-For Michigan, Roosevelt's legacy is closely connected to the **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]**. His call for industrial mobilization transformed the state's factories into vital components of the Allied war effort and cemented Michigan's reputation as one of the world's foremost manufacturing centers. Through facilities such as **[[willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run]]**, Roosevelt's wartime vision became a defining chapter in both American and Michigan history. [(>arsenaltour)] [(>ford)]+For Michigan, Roosevelt's legacy is closely connected to the **[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]**. His call for industrial mobilization transformed the state's factories into vital components of the Allied war effort and cemented Michigan's reputation as one of the world's foremost manufacturing centers. Through facilities such as **[[history:willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run]]**, Roosevelt's wartime vision became a defining chapter in both American and Michigan history. [(>arsenaltour)] [(>ford)]
  
 ===== See Also ===== ===== See Also =====
  
-* **[[world_war_ii|World War II]]** +* **[[history:world_war_ii|World War II]]** 
-* **[[arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** +* **[[history:arsenal_of_democracy|Arsenal of Democracy]]** 
-* **[[willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** +* **[[history:willow_run_bomber_plant|Willow Run Bomber Plant]]** 
-* **[[pearl_harbor|Pearl Harbor]]** +* **[[history:pearl_harbor|Pearl Harbor]]** 
-* **[[harry_s_truman|Harry S. Truman]]** +* **[[people:harry_s_truman|Harry S. Truman]]** 
-* **[[winston_churchill|Winston Churchill]]**+* **[[people:winston_churchill|Winston Churchill]]**
  
 ~~REFNOTES~~ ~~REFNOTES~~
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