Roosevelt was the voice of the American people by striding to help to create new opportunities. When Roosevelt became President of the United States, he nation was in the depths of the worse depression ever experienced. With the decreasing …show more content…
Franklin Roosevelt worked towards every American having a fair chance to embrace the often sought after "American Dream." Feeling that the future peace of the world depended upon foreign relations, Roosevelt devoted much time and thought to the planning of the United Nations, appointing more African Americans to government posts that any other American president prior to office. Roosevelt's dedication to bettering America as a nation contributed to America's positive view of him as a president.
Protecting America, both physically and economically, became Roosevelt's goal during presidency. Roosevelt transformed the federal government into an active instrument of social justice and established a network of laws and institutions designed to protect the American economy. Roosevelt also concentrated on the youth of America. He formed the National Youth Administration, helping high school and college students stay in school by giving them part time jobs. The dedication and accomplishments of Franklin Roosevelt are still mirrored in today's