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Originally Posted by Sam

We have always heard that FDR was right up there next to Jesus, that he "saved" this country from the Great Depression. From what I have heard, World War 2 with its increased production and reduced pool of workers is what pulled us out. In other words, less people available here to fill jobs cut down the unemployment rate.

I still consider FDR a great president because of his willingness to fight tyrany. He certainly didnt share the defeatist gene that modern liberals seem to carry.

I do believe he was a miserable failure on economics.