FRANKLIN d Roosevelt

- The most influential president in the 20th century was Franklin D. Roosevelt

- Roosevelt was elected during the Great Depression and served until nearly he end of World War II

- He used both crises to consolidate presidential power 

- Roosevelt took direct control of the policy process, submitting a wide range of reforms to Congress as part of his New Deal. 

- These included Social Security, employment programs, and extensive reforms of executive agencies

- Ronald Reagan established himself as the Great Communicator 

Ronald Reagan

John f Kennedy & bill Clinton

- John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton used their personal charisma to win political allies and to persuade the American people to support their policies.