Who was the President during the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the President during both the Great Depression and World War II. He took office in 1933, a time when the United States was grappling with severe economic hardship following the stock market crash of 1929. Roosevelt implemented a series of programs and reforms known as the New Deal, aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform to help the country recover from the economic crisis.

As World War II began, Roosevelt served as a key leader, guiding the nation through the challenges of the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. His leadership during this crucial period included not only military strategies but also diplomacy, helping to secure alliances and foster cooperation among nations facing the Axis powers. Roosevelt's presidency had a lasting impact on both American domestic policy and international relations, making his role during these two monumental periods in history particularly significant.