Franklin D. Roosevelt

The story, in brief.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. He is the longest-serving US president and the only one to have served more than two terms. His first two terms centered on combating the Great Depression, while his third and fourth focused on US involvement in World War II. A member of the Democratic Party, Roosevelt served in the New York State Senate from 1911 to 1913 and as the 44th governor of New York from 1929 to 1932.

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A life in milestones.

Selected records from Wikidata. Ages are approximate; “c.” marks uncertain dates. This is a starting point for exploration, not a complete life history.

1. 1882
   Life

   Born in Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

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2. 1911~ age 29
   Role

   member of the State Senate of New York

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3. 1932~ age 50
   Recognition

   Time Person of the Year

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4. 1934~ age 52
   Recognition

   Time Person of the Year

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5. 1941~ age 59
   Recognition

   Time Person of the Year

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6. 1941~ age 59
   Recognition

   Albert Medal

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7. 1945~ age 63
   Recognition

   American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame

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8. 1945~ age 63
   Life

   Death

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