Franklin D. Roosevelt in his own words
Series: Eyewitness to History; Eyewitness to History
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781482414059; 9781306830317; 9781482412840; 9781482414769
Subjects: JUVENILE NONFICTION; Presidents; Science & Technology; General; Other; Biography & Autobiography; People & Places; Juvenile literature; Biography; History
Description: Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the most powerful and popular U.S. presidents. He was the only one to serve 12 years and was elected four times. As the leader of the nation, he saw the country through an economic depression and World War II. Through primary sources, personal and political writings, and quotations, readers will become familiar with the man behind the famous name, from his early life to his momentous presidency.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: FDR; title: "Do something for our land"; title: "Visit every small four-corners store"; title: "Never-ending persistence"; title: "There is a duty"; title: "A new deal"; title: "Foreign wars"; title: "A date which will live in infamy"; title: "All-out war"; title: "This hour of great sacrifice"; title: "A just and honorable peace."