January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park New York, a man was born. A man that would become a great champion, leading his country through many dilemmas, his name was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a president, as most people would respond when I say his name. Yes, a president, but also a leader, a genius, a hero, and an idol, all of which are associated with greatness. For one to be great they must …showed first 75 words of 976 total…

…showed last 75 words of 976 total…pretty late, and I think of the things that have come before me during the day and the decisions that I have made, I say to myself-well, I have done the best I could, and turn over and go to sleep." With this simple story, Roosevelt provides the key to understanding the essence of his presidency, for no factor was more important to his leadership than his absolute confidence in himself and the American people. 4