We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace—business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering. They had begun to consider the Government of the United States as a mere appendage to their own affairs. We know now that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob. Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate as they stand today. They are unanimous in their hate for me—and I welcome their hatred.

The new vice-presidential nominee was Henry A. When the economy began to deteriorate again in late 1937 Roosevelt asked Congress for $5 billion in WPA relief and public works funding.

Energized by his personal victory over polio FDR's unfailing optimism and activism contributed to a renewal of the national spirit. : /ˈroʊzəvəlt/ ROH-zə-vəlt; January 30 1882 – April 12 1945) also known by his initials FDR was the 32nd President of the United States (1933–1945) and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. In 1942 Roosevelt ordered the internment of 100000 Japanese American civilians.