M Franklin Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945), often called FDR, was the 32nd President (1933–1945) and the only one elected to four terms. He led the nation through the Great Depression with his New Deal programs, reshaping the role of the federal government in American life. FDR also guided the United States through most of World War II, forging the Allies’ strategy that would lead to victory, until his death in office in April 1945.

Interesting anecdote: FDR was an avid stamp collector. He found solace in his extensive stamp collection, often spending evenings sorting stamps as a way to relax from the pressures of leadership. He once remarked that his hobbies – especially stamp collecting – were invaluable for relieving stress, even saying, “I owe my life to my hobbies.”