When did franklin roosevelt became president?

Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression as our 32nd President (1933-1945), Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. read more

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to be elected four times, serving 12 years in office from March 4, 1933 to his death on April 12, 1945. Fireside Chats On March 12, 1933, just eight days after first taking office, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated his first of more than 30 fireside chats. read more

Roosevelt, Franklin D. U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, delivering his First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933. Public Domain In his inaugural address Roosevelt promised prompt, decisive action, and he conveyed some of his own unshakable self-confidence to millions of Americans listening on radios throughout the land. read more