Who was the President during both the Great Depression and World War II?

Franklin Roosevelt was the President during both the Great Depression and World War II, serving from 1933 to 1945. His presidency began in the midst of the Great Depression, a significant economic downturn that affected the United States and the world. Roosevelt implemented a series of programs and policies known as the New Deal, aimed at boosting the economy, providing jobs, and supporting struggling individuals and families.

As World War II began, Roosevelt played a crucial role in mobilizing the United States for war after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Under his leadership, the U.S. became a significant ally in the fight against the Axis powers, and he was instrumental in establishing the strategies and policies that would lead to eventual victory. His leadership during this tumultuous period helped shape both domestic and foreign policy in ways that have had lasting effects beyond his presidency.

The other choices refer to presidents who did not serve during both significant historical events in question. Calvin Coolidge was president before the Great Depression and did not serve during World War II. Harry S. Truman became president after Roosevelt's death in 1945 and oversaw only the final days of World War II. John F. Kennedy served in the early 1960s, long after