Franklin Roosevelt is elected US President
Definition
In November 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected as the president of United States during one of its most difficult times - The Great Depression. He introduced 'New Deal' policies to recover from economic crisis.
Analogy
Think about your school football team having a losing streak. Then a new coach (Roosevelt) comes along with fresh strategies (New Deal) to turn things around and get back to winning games.
Related terms
New Deal: Series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to Great Depression.
Fireside Chats: Informal radio addresses given by FDR where he spoke directly to American public about his plans for recovery from Great Depression.
Eleanor Roosevelt: Wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt who became an influential figure herself advocating for civil rights.
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