The Early Rise of FDR

This chapter examines Franklin Delano Roosevelt's formative years and early political career against the backdrop of a changing American landscape. It chronicles his educational challenges, familial influences, and initial political struggles, highlighting his election to the New York State Senate amid a fractured Republican Party. The narrative illustrates Roosevelt's ambitions, connections, and the impact of World War I on his political aspirations as he navigated the complex dynamics of early 20th-century America.