Was Franklin D Roosevelt born in Canada?

Answer 1

No, he was born in Hyde Park, New York

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Sr. aka FDR was born in Hyde Park, New York in 1882.

Though his birthplace sometimes is confused with his son's place of birth.

Congressman Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. was born in Canada, on Campobello Island, New Brunswick in 1914.

A Natural-Born Citizen is one born IN a Country of Parents who are BOTH Citizens. This wasa ffirmed in Minor v Happersett,USSCt.

Answer 2

If FDR was born in Canada, he wouldn't have been able to become president. In order to become president, you have to be a natural born citizen, or born in the United States.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Sr. aka FDR was born in Hyde Park, New York in 1882.

Though his birthplace sometimes is confused with his son's place of birth.

Congressman Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. was born in Canada, on Campobello Island, New Brunswick in 1914.

Throughout U.S. history, the term "natural born citizen" has been defined in different ways by U.S. Immigration laws.

Though a person must be a "natural born citizen" to become president, this does not necessarily mean "born in the U.S." or "born on U.S. soil".

During most of the 20th century, a "natural born citizen" was also defined as anyone who was born by at least one biological parent who was a U.S. citizen, even if the child was born outside of U.S. borders.

It's under this definition that Sen. John McCain, born in Panama, and George Romney, (Mitt's father) born in Mexico, were considered "natural born citizens" and eligible to run for President of the United States.