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Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt opponents why didn't Americans elect him instead?
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FDR was elected in 1932, defeating incumbent President Herbert Hoover. The Great Depression hit while Hoover was in office, and many Americans blamed him for it.
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Who got killed instead of Franklin Roosevelt?
Mayor Cermak got killed instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Did Franklin Roosevelt survive World War 2?
No, unfortunately President Franklin D. Roosevelt did not survive to see the end of the war. Instead he was replaced by his new Vice President Harry Truman, whom ironically he barely knew at all.
Who was killed instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak was shaking hands with Franklin Roosevelt when Mayor Cermak was struck by a bullet that is believed to have been intended for Roosevelt. The shooting occurred on February 15, 1933, and Cermak died on March 6th. The assassin was Giuseppe Zangara.
Why is Franklin D. Roosevelt the nickname of Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt didn't have a nickname. Most people just called him Franklin as did the general American public. He loved the poor and did great things. He was everyone's friend. You might be thinking of Theodore Roosevelt whose nickname was Teddy because he loved to hunt and one day a bear was set loose in the White House woods. The man wanted Theodore to kill it but Teddy instead set it free. A short while after this the first teddy bear was made in honor of TR.
Did Franklin D. Roosevelt have polio?
yes Franklin d. roosevelt did have polio ___________________________________ probably not Considering the age of onset of Mr. Roosevelt's paralysis as well as the pattern of its onset, starting at the feet and working its way up the legs, most modern physicians believe it is far more likely that the late President suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Did Franklin Delano Roosevelt sign a peace treaty with Japan after World War 2?
No, FDR died before the end of WWII. Instead, his former vice president, Truman, accepted Japan's surrender.
Why did President Roosevelt decide to break George Washingtons tradition of only running two terms?
Franklin Roosevelt didn't respect the tradition of only running a third term and instead ran four terms. Soon after this it was made law that presidents could only run 2 times because it was obvious that some presidents could take advantage of the system like Roosevelt did.
What was president roosevelt position on the war on Europe?
President Roosevelt wanted to help Britain instead of remaining neutral.
Who preferred the turkey instead of bald eagle?
Ben Franklin
Opponents of affirmative action have argued that the policy?
Opponents of affirmative action have argued that the policy actually promotes "revers" discrimination. This is because affirmative action favors people based on race instead of ability.
What did Churchill give to Roosevelt for the destroyers instead of cash?
British overseas bases.
Which president rode around the white house instead of walking?
Franklin D.Roosevelt
