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Roosevelt was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. He was born into a wealthy family in New York, and after studying law at Harvard University, he embarked on a career in politics. Roosevelt was elected to the New York State Senate and later served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under President Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt's political career was greatly influenced by the Great Depression, which hit the United States in 1929. In the 1932 presidential election, he ran on a platform that promised relief for the unemployed and various reforms to jumpstart the economy. His New Deal policies included the creation of various government agencies and programs aimed at providing jobs and social welfare to the American people. During his four terms in office, Roosevelt implemented numerous programs to combat the effects of the Great Depression and later, World War II. He expanded the role of the federal government in the economy and implemented policies to regulate and stabilize industries. He also introduced social security and unemployment insurance programs that are still in effect today. Beyond domestic policy, Roosevelt led the United States through the majority of World War II. Despite facing domestic opposition to entering the conflict, he provided aid to allied forces and worked towards mobilizing the American war effort. Roosevelt played a central role in the formation of the United Nations, actively participating in the conferences that led to its creation. Roosevelt's presidency had a lasting impact on the United States and its government. His decision to run for four terms in office led to the ratification of the Twenty-Second Amendment, which limited presidents to two terms. Roosevelt’s leadership during the Great Depression and World War II helped shape the modern welfare state and established the United States as a major global power. Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency is often considered one of the most influential in American history. His policies and leadership during a time of crisis left a lasting impact on the nation, and his legacy continues to be studied and debated by historians.