Roosevelt v. Roosevelt

Dealing with Polio

Theodore Roosevelt's Early Career

FDR was diagnosed with polio in 1921

Unable to walk - unless used metal

Used wheelchair

Public not aware

many believe he was exposed to the virus at a Boy Scout camp in New York just prior to going to Campobello.

personal struggles helped shape FDR

The Great Depression

The stock market crash of 1929 caused the collapse of United States economic system

Nationwide recession

The Mid-West suffered from the Dust Bowl

Irrigation

agriculture

Graduated from Harvard University and then enrolled in Columbia University Law School

After his wife and mother died on the same day, he spent two years on a ranch learning how to shoot, raise cattle, and became a sheriff on the frontier

Theodore Roosevelt's Political Career

In 1886, ran unsuccessfully for mayor of New York City

Became president of the NYPD in 1895 and helped professionalize the department

In 1897, was made assistant secretary of the United States Navy by McKinley, but leaves position for a time to fight in the Spanish-American war, an experience that will make him an American hero

Sworn in as president after McKinley is assassinated in 1901

Franklin's Early Life

Introduction

The New Deal

Born into a wealthy family in upstate New York

Attended Harvard University and Columbia University Law School

A group of U.S. government programs to create groups (Famous programs include the CCC, PWA, and AAA)

Social Security Act is created by Roosevelt to help the old and disabled

Securities and Exchange Committee created to regulate the stock market and prevent crashes

Raising of taxes on the rich and big corporations

Farm Security Administration created to combat rural poverty and the Dust Bowl storms

Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt are two of the most highly regarded presidents in the history of the United States for their integritiny and determination where it seemed that the odds were against them. Their most shining moments though were when they were facing economic turmoil during their presidencies.

Conclusion

Fighting the Monopolies

Theodore Roosevelt's early life

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Born into a wealthy family in New York City

Growing up,Theodore was frail and weak (believed to have asthma) and took up boxing to build up strength

Theodore believed that the big companies were too reckless to have power

"No man, no matter how powerful a man is, is not above the law"

The Sherman Anti-Trust Act allowed the government to dissolve trusts

J.P. Morgan unsuccesful brought Theodore's use of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act to the Supreme Court

Political Ambitions

Theodore solved the country's economic class struggle by going after the monopolies to minimize their power while Franklin solved the country's economic struggle by providing jobs for the population. Overall, without their experience and determination, they would've never been able to solve the issues of their time.

Works Cited

Woodrow Wilson puts Franklin as assistant secretary of the U.S. Navy in 1913

Unsuccessful runs for VP alongside Democratic candidate James M. Cox in 1920

Elected governor of New York in 1928

Inaugurated March 4, 1933 and re-elected for three more terms

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http://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/

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http://www.bl.uk/sisterhood/timeline

http://www.history.com/topics/great-depression

Roosevelt v. Roosevelt