Roosevelt
Definition
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. He led America through both Great Depression and most of WWII.
Analogy
Think of Roosevelt as a superhero president who used his New Deal policies to fight against economic villains like unemployment and poverty.
Related terms
New Deal: A series of programs initiated by President Roosevelt to combat economic crisis caused by Great Depression.
Pearl Harbor Attack: It refers to Japan's surprise attack on U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941 which led to America's entry into WWII.
Lend-Lease Act: Legislation passed by Congress in 1941 allowing President Roosevelt to provide military aid to Allied nations without direct involvement in war.
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