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• Born Jan 30, 1882
• Family was rich in real estate and trade
• He was educated by tutors un till he was 14
• Went to Groton school for boys

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• Was invited to run for NY state senate at 28
• Won the election as a Denocrat
• Was reelected in 1912

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• He was diagnosed with polio
• He never regained the use of his legs
• He didn't want anyone to see him in a wheelchair

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• he was elected for governor of NY in 1928
• His upbeat and charm help him in the election
• Then he came up with the new deal