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Franklin D. Roosevelt
He was paralysed from the waist down, ran for president four times, won four times, and governed through the Depression and a world war without anyone outside his inner circle fully knowing the extent of his condition.
1882–1945
Life Journey
A timeline of endurance, reform and wartime command
Follow the story in a more continuous narrative, with a reading mode that matches how much depth you want.
1882–1904
Hyde Park Roots
Raised in privilege in New York’s Hudson Valley, Roosevelt developed confidence, polish, and a lasting belief that public life was his natural calling.
