Franklin Delano Roosevelt had more influence on American history than most. The longest-serving President in American history at more than 12 years, he was in office during much of the recovery from the Great Depression and World War II. FDR died on April 12, 1945, three months into his fourth term as President. | American Experience | PBS

“Never before had a first lady taken to the road.” She traveled more than 40,000 miles during FDR's first year as president. Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11, 1884. | American Experience | PBS

Three months into his unprecedented fourth term, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945 while resting between WWII peace negotiations. Unaware of the President's ailments, the nation was in shock. Roosevelt had long concealed his condition, especially the extent of his paralysis from Polio. | American Experience | PBS