President Franklin D. Roosevelt, often referred to as FDR, served as the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. He was a key figure during the Great Depression, implementing the New Deal, a series of programs aimed at economic recovery and social reform. Roosevelt was the only U.S. president to serve four terms, leading the nation through significant challenges. FDR was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He contracted polio in 1921, which left him with limited mobility, but he continued to be an influential leader. His presidency also included significant involvement in World War II, where he played a crucial role in forming alliances and strategizing military efforts against the Axis powers.