Inside FDR’s Lifelong Health Struggles—And His Sudden Death

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Inside FDR’s Lifelong Health Struggles—And His Sudden Death

Roosevelt endured persistent physical challenges—including paralysis and heart issues—that were largely shielded from the American public.For much of his adult life, Franklin D. Roosevelt battled chronic health problems that could have derailed his political career. Instead, his personal suffering transformed him into a more empathetic politician and steeled him to confront the dual challenges of the Great Depression and World War II.Death had a…