🌍 “In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.”
Picture description: Original color transparency of FDR taken at 1944 Official Campaign Portrait session by Leon A. Perskie, Hyde Park, New York, August 22, 1944. Gift of Beatrice Perskie Foxman and Dr. Stanley B. Foxman.
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Author: Leon Perskie (1899–1982)
Franklin D. Roosevelt reminds us that true freedom is something that must be earned through effort and determination. Reflect on the efforts of those who fought for freedom. Celebrate the progress we’ve made and continue to work towards a world where everyone can enjoy true freedom. Recognize that your efforts matter and contribute to the larger fight for liberty and justice.
Take time today to appreciate the sacrifices made by those who came before us. Think about the struggles and victories that have shaped our current freedoms. Use this reflection to inspire your own actions. Whether it’s standing up for someone’s rights, voting, or simply speaking out against injustice, every effort counts. Remember, achieving freedom is a continuous journey that requires our ongoing commitment and dedication. 🌟🕊️
Roosevelt came from a wealthy and influential family. He attended Harvard University and later studied law at Columbia Law School. His political career began in the New York State Senate, and he went on to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson. In 1921, Roosevelt was struck by polio, which left him paralyzed from the waist down. Despite this, he remained politically active and returned to the public eye as the Governor of New York from 1929 to 1932.
As President, Roosevelt implemented the New Deal, a series of programs, public work projects, and financial reforms designed to provide relief to the unemployed, recover the economy, and reform the financial system. His leadership during the Great Depression significantly expanded the role of the federal government in American life and laid the foundation for the modern welfare state.
During World War II, Roosevelt played a crucial role in mobilizing the nation for war, fostering the Allied strategy, and establishing the United Nations. His vision of a post-war world shaped the international order and promoted principles of collective security and economic cooperation.
Roosevelt’s charismatic leadership, eloquent speeches, and innovative policies earned him widespread admiration. However, his presidency also faced criticism for certain aspects, such as the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and his attempts to expand the Supreme Court.
FDR’s health declined during his fourth term, and he passed away on April 12, 1945, just months before the end of World War II. His legacy endures through his transformative impact on American society and his contributions to shaping the modern world order.