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Franklin Delano Roosevelt came from a prominent New York family, and had relatives who were active in politics, including his cousin Theodore Roosevelt, who was 26th president of the U.S. (1901-08).
Many historians claim that friends encouraged him to one day for president as early as 1907.
With an active interest in politics, as well as a well-known family name, FDR first ran for office in 1910, when he was elected to New York's State Senate. He was then appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy by President Woodrow Wilson in 1912, and held that position during World War I. FDR became known in political communities and to the American public during that time.
Before first being elected as president in 1932, FDR was the Democratic Party's vice-presidential nominee in 1920 (with presidential candidate James Cox), and was elected governor of New York in 1929.
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Why did harry Truman become president?
Truman was FDR's Vice-President when FDR died in office.
Why did Harry S. Truman become president?
Truman was FDR's Vice-President when FDR died in office.
How did Harry S Truman become precedent in 1945?
He was Vice President when FDR died and became president.
How did Harry Truman become president?
Truman became president when FDR died. Truman was the VP. He had been US Senator before being FDR's running mate in 1944.
Was FDR the president after Coolidge?
No. Herbert Hoover was next and then FDR.
What president smoked?
fdr?
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Roosevelt did not become President in 1938. The start of his first term was in January of 1933. The remaining years in which FDR was re-inaugurated was in January of '37, '41, and '45.
What US President was nicknamed was FDR?
US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was often referred to by his initials FDR.
Who was the only president to have 3 vice president?
fdr
When did FDR start his third term as president?
January 20, 1941 was the date that FDR began his third term as president.
President of US after depression?
FDR.
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