April 12 commemorates the 80th anniversary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's death, a moment reflective of his impact on American politics. The article emphasizes how FDR, through programs like the New Deal, reshaped the government's role, prioritizing social welfare and empathy towards the vulnerable. The author connects personal memories of FDR with current political issues, expressing concern over how Trump's administration threatens the principles FDR championed. This reflection serves as both a tribute to FDR and a warning against the erosion of his enduring legacy.
Eighty years later, as we mark the anniversary of FDR's death, we are not just remembering the man, but horrifically, we are watching his life's work be gutted in real time by the destruction of Donald Trump and House Republicans.
Roosevelt didn't just steer America through crises, he reimagined the role of government as a bulwark against despair. With the New Deal, he built the very scaffolding that still holds this country aloft.
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