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

Answers from the USCIS list

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• optional: (Franklin) Roosevelt

Our explanation

Franklin Roosevelt was President from 1933 to 1945. He was elected four times and served longer than any other President. That is why he led during both the Great Depression and World War II.

Remember it

Roosevelt: four elections, two hard times — the Great Depression and World War II.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (One Nation, One People, M-1175) p. 64: “Franklin Roosevelt was the longest-serving President in U.S. history, and he was elected President four times. He was President from 1933 – 1945”.

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

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