How FDR transformed the US presidency
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FDR's Life and Death
In 1920, FDR is brought on as vice presidential running mate to the Democratic nominee. He's seen as a coming man, and it seems that nothing can stop him from becoming president one day. In 1921, he suffers a devastating blow when he contracts polio,. It was a very severe case in FDR's case, and he loses the use of his legs.
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