Franklin D. Roosevelt : from the new deal to the second world war / written by Thomas Melchers ; translated by Rebecca Neal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Melchers, Thomas, author.

50MINUTES.COM

Contributor:

Neal, Rebecca, translator.

Series:

History.

History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Politics and government.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (108 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, 2018.

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life and career of Franklin D. Roosevelt in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and political career of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States. When Roosevelt was first elected in 1932, the USA was in the midst of the Great Depression, a major economic crisis. Thanks to a series of progressive, interventionist measures known collectively as the New Deal, the new president was able to set the economy on the path to recovery and drastically reduce unemployment. He also steered his country through the Second World War and played a crucial role in the establishment of the postwar world order, notably through his contribution to the creation of the United Nations. In just 50 minutes you will: •Find out about Roosevelt's political career, from his days as governor of the state of New York to his four terms as president •Understand the main programmes of the New Deal and their impact on the American economy •Learn about Roosevelt's leadership during the Second World War and find out how he contributed to the peace process ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Key information

Introduction

Biography

A privileged upbringing

Early political career

The 32nd president of the United States of America

Political, social and economic context

American politics

The Roaring Twenties

The Great Depression

Rising tensions and the Second World War

Highlights

Governorship of New York

Presidency

Impact

The creation of the UN

The start of the Cold War and the USA's interventionist policy

A thriving economic and social climate

The beginning of a golden age for the Democrats and the strengthening of the presidency

Summary

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9782808002547

2808002548