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Roosevelt, Franklin Delano — Encyclopaedia Britannica Entry, 1922

1922

A 1922 Encyclopaedia Britannica entry summarizing Franklin D. Roosevelt's early political career before his presidency.

This 1922 encyclopedia entry documents Roosevelt's early political career, written years before he became president.

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What it is

This is an entry on Franklin Delano Roosevelt from the 12th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, published in 1922. It summarizes his early life, education, and political career up to that point, including his time as a New York state senator and Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Why it matters

Written over a decade before Roosevelt became president, this entry captures how he was viewed early in his career, before the Great Depression and his presidency. It shows which parts of his life were considered noteworthy at the time, such as his break from Tammany Hall politics and his support for Woodrow Wilson.

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  • What does this early biography tell us about Roosevelt's political alliances before he became president?
  • Why might an encyclopedia written in 1922 focus on different achievements than one written later?
  • What does the entry leave out, since it was written before his most famous years in office?

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