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

Explanation

Franklin Roosevelt was President during the Great Depression and World War II.

Why it matters

Roosevelt is the only President elected four times, leading through two of the century's greatest crises.

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Question 80 is not in the 65/20 set. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more studies only the 20 marked questions, so this one would not be asked. Everyone else studies all 100.

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