Theodore Roosevelt was born into a wealthy family in 1858 in New York, New York. In 1884, his fortunes changed when his wife, Alice Lee Roosevelt, and mother died on the same day. For two years, ...

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on Monday, Jan. 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He was the only child of James and Sara Roosevelt. His early education was provided by private tutors, followed by ...

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Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves. He brought hope as he promised prompt, vigorous action, and ...