Franklin+Delano+Roosevelt+secrets

FDR They're are many things you probably don't know about FDR. 5. He never let the cameramen take his picture
 * 1) He couldn't walk during all 3 of his terms
 * 2) He never wanted to be seen in his wheelchair
 * 3) When he hosted parties he mixed his own cocktails and had a plan so his guest could not see him in his wheelchair
 * 4) His braces were made of iron and weighed many pounds

FINALLY, he had a goal of walking to the end of his driveway at his house but he never made it!!!

Theme: challenges

Thematic statement: It finally crushed him. He couldn't stand up under it any longer.

Title:FDR'S Splendid Deception

Author: Hugh Gregory Gallagher

Setting: White House, FDR's house, local park, and Warm Springs, Georgia

point of view: First person limited omnition

main characters and a brief description of each: Franklin Delinor Roosevelt's- President of the united states for 12 years and owner of hot spring.

Central conflict and how it was related to the theme: dealing with polio, how to overcome it, and Roosevelts life with it. He has to face challenges with not being able to walk.

How was the theme developed: He developed polio and couldn't walk. He then started to drift from the political race and had to live his life from a wheel chair.

what symbols were used to support your theme:Braces and Polio

If this was a newly picked author would you read another story by them: Yes, he is very informative and a good writer.

which was your favorite: this was by far my favorite. I love history and FDR.  home page