Franklin D.RooseveltTheonlythingwehavetofearisfearitselfFranklin Delano Roosevelt ( January 30, 1882 April 12, 1945),was an American political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. Emerged as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century. He directed the United States government during most of the Great Depression, implementing his New Deal domestic agenda in response to the worst economic crisis in U.S. history. Early life