Why Did Fdr Define American Foreign Policy

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was elected president of the United States of America in 1933 and was the first and last president to serve more than three terms. FDR unfortunately died in office in the year 1945. When he first took office, America was suffering the turmoil of the Great Depression. He managed to bring relief to the American people through his determination and skilful political planning. During FDR’s second, third and fourth term, the world entered World War Two (WWII) and he not only protected the American people, but helped win the war for the Allies. FDR is known as one of the most significant transformational figures of his time and did the most to define American foreign policy in the 20th century. Additionally, he played a significant role in building America into the Superpower that it is today.
He implemented the New Deal which was his first step in returning America to its former glory. FDR first placed his focus on fixing the banks. He accomplished this by implementing the Emergency Banking Bill in 1933, which helped banks set their accounts in order. FDR then moved his attention to the stock market, by convincing Congress to pass the Securities and Exchange Commission. This regulated the stock market and improved its safety for investors. FDR also sought to improve the lives of the working class. FDR accomplished this through the National Recovery Administration (NRA), which established laws of fair competition to regulate whole industries. Through all the above mentioned reforms and policies FDR set America on its way to a solid economic