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    Franklin Delano Roosevelt

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt

    Awards & Honours

    9

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    3

    Rankings

    5

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt's accolades reflect his unparalleled impact on American history and global affairs. He holds the record for being the only U.S. president elected to four terms, a feat that reshaped the constitutional understanding of executive power. His eight Time Person of the Year awards between 1932 and 1945 demonstrate his sustained influence during critical periods. He received the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, recognizing his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II. His honorary degrees from prestigious institutions like Oxford and Cambridge highlight his international stature. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., stands as the largest presidential memorial in the city, a testament to his enduring legacy.

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Congressional Gold Medal

    U.S. Congress·1945

    Awarded posthumously for leadership during the Great Depression and World War II.

    National Women's Hall of Fame

    National Women's Hall of Fame·1975

    Inducted posthumously via Eleanor's legacy.

    New York State Hall of Fame

    New York State·1958

    Inducted for contributions to New York and the nation.

    Honorary Degree

    University of Oxford·1943

    Doctor of Civil Law.

    Honorary Degree

    University of Cambridge·1941

    Doctor of Laws.

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Greatest U.S. Presidents

    C-SPAN Survey·2021
    #2

    Greatest U.S. Presidents

    Siena College Research Institute·2022
    #1

    Greatest U.S. Presidents

    American Political Science Association·2018

    Magazine Covers

    TIME Magazine

    1945-04-23

    President Roosevelt Dies

    TIME Magazine

    1944-11-20

    FDR Re-elected

    TIME Magazine

    1941-12-16

    War Begins

    TIME Magazine

    1933-03-20

    The New Deal

    TIME Magazine

    1932-11-07

    Presidential Election

    Records & Feats

    Longest-Serving U.S. President

    Historic First·1945

    Served 12 years, 3 months, and 28 days, longer than any other president.

    Only Four-Term President

    Career Milestone·1944

    The only American elected to four terms as president.

    Most Time Magazine Covers

    Media Record·1945

    Featured on the cover of TIME magazine 16 times between 1920 and 1945.