How many times was franklin roosevelt elected president?

Because he could. He was the first President to be elected more than 2 times. After his death, in 1945, a Constitutional Amendment was passed, in 1951, limiting the number of times a person could be President. read more

Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times, in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. He assumed the Presidency on March 4, 1933 and died in office on April 12, 1945, serving for a term of 12 years and 1 month. read more

Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times: 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944. Prior to the third-term election of 1940, it was a presidential tradition set by George Washington that presidents only held the office for two terms. read more