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How did Franklin D. Roosevelt's career began as governor?
Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed to run when party leaders convinced him that only he could defeat the Republican gubernatorial nominee, New York Attorney General Albert Ottinger.
How big was Franklin D. Roosevelt's victory?
While Smith lost the presidency in a landslide, and was defeated in his home state, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected governor by a one-percent margin.
What was the best part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's governorship?
Franklin D. Roosevelt became the first governor to publicly endorse the idea of unemployment insurance.
How did Franklin D. Roosevelt perform as a governor?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was favored so much by the public that he was elected to a second term by a 14% margin.

Question: What was significant about this period?
Self-contained rewrite: What was significant about this period of Frainklin D. Roosevelt being governor?