Along with many other achievements, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the most transformative American political figure of the 20th century because he passed a record number of bills through Congress in his “First 100 Days,” he established Social Security and reduced the unemployment rate by 23% (Find the Best). He lifted the US economy out of quicksand and established many programs that affect America every day. Roosevelt grew up in New York and attended Harvard University. He later attended Columbia Law School, but dropped out after passing the bar exam (History Central). He joined a New York law firm and in 1910 entered politics. He was elected senator from New York as a Democrat and was re-elected in 1912. He supported Woodrow Wilson's campaign and after being elected president, Wilson appointed Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the Navy. His popularity and success flourished in that role, which aided his nomination as vice president in 1920. Unfortunately for Roosevelt, Wilson's hope to participate in the League of Nations was not such a popular idea among U.S. citizens ; Wilson and Roosevelt lost that election and took a step back in politics (Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum). In the summer of 1921, Roosevelt contracted polio, otherwise known as infantile paralysis. He never regained the use of his legs, however he started a foundation that later funded an effective vaccine. Roosevelt resumed his political career in 1930 and was elected governor of New York. In 1932, Roosevelt was nominated for president and that November crushed Hoover by seven million votes (Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum). ." Franklin D. Roosevelt. Np, nd Web. May 26, 2014. ."Social Security Act." Social Security Act. Np, nd Web. May 27, 2014. ."The First 100 Days." The First 100 Days. Np , n.d. Web. 27 May 2014. .United States. National Park Service. “Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial (U.S. National Parks Service), 11 May 2014. Web. 27 May 2014. "What Were President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Achievements?" Web. May 27 2014. .