How did Franklin D. Roosevelt get his nickname?

Answer 1

Franklin D. Roosevelt's most common nickname was FDR, which are simply the initials of his full name, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His other nicknames included The Sphinx, King Franklin, The Boss, The Squire of Hyde Park, and Houdini In the White House. His nickname, King Franklin, came about because many felt he made excessive use of presidential powers by creating the New Deal.

Answer 2

His nickname was FDR, because many of his New Deal programs came to be known by their initials The Civilian Conservation Corps was known as the CCC, the National Recovery Administration was the NRA, the Works Progress Administration was the WPA, etc.