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

The president during the Great Depression and World War II was Franklin Roosevelt. He took office in 1933 at the height of the Great Depression, a severe global economic downturn that began in 1929. Roosevelt implemented a series of economic programs known as the New Deal, aimed at recovery and reform to stabilize the economy and provide relief to those suffering. His leadership was marked by innovative government initiatives that transformed the role of the federal government in American life.

As World War II unfolded, Roosevelt played a crucial role in guiding the United States through a period of significant international conflict, leading the nation from isolationism to active involvement in the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. He was known for his strategic partnerships with Allied leaders and for his communication with the American public through "fireside chats." His presidency spanned from 1933 until his death in 1945, making him a central figure in both the social and political landscape of that era.