FDR left behind a legacy of incredible leadership, helping his company through tough times—but he also knew pain and heartbreak far too well.

FDR left behind a legacy of incredible leadership, helping his company through tough times—but he also knew pain and heartbreak far too well.

Whether large or small, beneficial or disastrous, each of the US presidents left a legacy behind, but a handful have stood out from the rest. Even among some of the most notable, many believe Franklin Delano Roosevelt to be a superior example of American leadership. In helping his country through some of the toughest times in recent history, FDR earned no small amount of praise—even if others might disagree today.


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