Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Chronicling the life of the only U.S. president to serve four terms, this book traces Franklin Delano Roosevelt's journey from a privileged New York upbringing to the White House. Despite suffering from polio and a serious illness, he steered America through the Great Depression and World War II, partnering with First Lady Eleanor to launch the New Deal and marshal wartime resources. The narrative highlights the personal and political obstacles he overcame, showing how his leadership reshaped the government's role in the nation.