How did FDR change the role of the presidency?

Indeed, FDR’s predecessor Hoover did nothing to address the economic crisis. He didn’t believe it was within the powers of the president. Hoover’s inaction made the depression that much worse. After FDR, people have seen the president as more of the leader of the American people than simply the commander in chief. read more

FDR changed the role of the president through his style of government, establishing himself as a policy maker as well as chief executive. He introduced the Executive Reorganisation Bill. He also established a personal relationship with the people through his fireside chats. read more

Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as President from March 1933 to April 1945, the longest tenure in American history. He may have done more during those twelve years to change American society and politics than any of his predecessors in the White House, save Abraham Lincoln. read more