Question 105 of 128 American History
Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
Answers USCIS accepts
- (Franklin) Roosevelt
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Franklin Roosevelt was president during the Great Depression and World War II.
What it means
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) was president from 1933 to 1945. His New Deal programs responded to the Depression, and he led the country during World War II.
He is the only president elected four times. Say “Franklin Roosevelt” or just “Roosevelt.”
Memory tip: FDR = Depression + World War II.
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Who was president during the Great Depression and World War II?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .