To what extent does Franklin D Roosevelt deserve to be considered a 'great' president? During the time that Roosevelt was president he faced the two greatest crises of the twentieth century, namely the great depression and World war two. Some have labelled him one of the greatest presidents of the United States of America others have referred to him as the plague that the U.S could not get rid of, since he was the …showed first 75 words of 2280 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2280 total…system for the modest American. He also led the country through world war two by admitting that he required the help from all military staff, and Americans. Some of his motivations were selfish, as can be seen in the huge amount of power handed to the new dealers, and some policies failed but in a time where America needed a strong leader, Roosevelt came forth and accomplished a great many thing for the American citizens.