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'''Franklin Delano Roosevelt''' | '''Franklin Delano Roosevelt''', commonly known by his initials '''FDR''', was the 32nd [[President of the United States]], serving from March 4, 1933 until his death on April 12, 1945, when he was succeeded by [[Harry S. Truman]]. | ||
Roosevelt is best known for the [[New Deal]], his attempt to end the [[Great Depression]] through further government [[intervention]], and for involving the [[United States]] in [[World War II]]. | |||
In 1937, Roosevelt attempted to "pack" the [[Supreme Court]] with | In 1937, Roosevelt attempted to "pack" the [[Supreme Court]] with six new justices after the existing court repeatedly blocked his interventionist [[legislation]]<ref>[[John Attarian]]. [http://mises.org/pdf//asc/essays/attarian.pdf The Roots of the Social Security Myth], p.11, online version, referenced 2010-12-15.</ref> | ||
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* [http://mises.org/daily/3941 The Myth that Is FDR] by [[Garet Garrett]], 1949. Also: [http://media.mises.org/mp3/audioarticles/3941_Garrett.mp3 MP3 audio version] | * [http://mises.org/daily/3941 The Myth that Is FDR] by [[Garet Garrett]], 1949. Also: [http://media.mises.org/mp3/audioarticles/3941_Garrett.mp3 MP3 audio version] | ||
* [http://mises.org/pdf//asc/essays/attarian.pdf The Roots of the Social Security Myth] by John Attarian. (PDF) | * [http://mises.org/pdf//asc/essays/attarian.pdf The Roots of the Social Security Myth] by John Attarian. (PDF) | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 15 December 2010
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commonly known by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1933 until his death on April 12, 1945, when he was succeeded by Harry S. Truman.
Roosevelt is best known for the New Deal, his attempt to end the Great Depression through further government intervention, and for involving the United States in World War II.
In 1937, Roosevelt attempted to "pack" the Supreme Court with six new justices after the existing court repeatedly blocked his interventionist legislation[1]
References
Links
- The Myth that Is FDR by Garet Garrett, 1949. Also: MP3 audio version
- The Roots of the Social Security Myth by John Attarian. (PDF)
- Wikipedia on Supreme Court packing attempt