There is an array of talented politicians who have lodged their presence and remembered in United States of America due to their style, performance, achievements and policies. This is not easy to choose a single leader from a bunch of talented people but on basis of their achievements and how they handled the situations, we would try to find out most significant American political leader of twentieth century. This paper talks about Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt also known as FDR is considered as the most significant political leader of twentieth century due to his policies and decisions which helped America in moving ahead even in the difficult times. He is one of the most popular, visionary and significant leaders who lead America during two most difficult predicaments of the American history, the great depression and Second World War.1
Born in a wealthy family of America, FDR introduced the policies which gave the voice to American workers and they also started getting enough money and later contributed in the emergence of America as the world’s economic power. FDR through his economic policies drove America towards a bright future and left the great depression in the rear.
FDR was an anti imperialistic and never liked European colonialism. He used to believe in good neighbor policy but also did not hesitate from taking stern actions where it was required. FDR followed an isolationist approach in his foreign policy but his defence preparations were modernized.2
It is good to conclude that FDR has a very special and significant place in American history due to his policies, contributions and achievements. It was his popularity that made FDR the American president for four times. His actions and policies further lead America to a bigger platform with bigger roles.
References
Mark J. Rozell and William D. Pederson. FDR and the modern presidency: leadership and legacy. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Publishing Group, 1997.
Morgan, Ted. FDR: a biography. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985.
