Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 to 1945. He served during the Great Depression and World War II and is known for implementing various New Deal policies.
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New Deal: A series of programs and reforms implemented by FDR to address the economic challenges of the Great Depression.
Great Depression: The severe economic downturn that began with the stock market crash in 1929 and lasted throughout most of the 1930s.
World War II: A global conflict fought between 1939 and 1945, involving many nations including the United States.